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22.07.2020 | Review – Clinical Oncology
Combined microscope and endoscopy total resection of primary pineal malignant melanoma: case report and literature review
verfasst von:
Jibo Zhang, Zhongwei Xiong, Jincao Chen
Erschienen in:
Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology
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Ausgabe 10/2020
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Abstract
Background
Primary pineal malignant melanoma (PPMM) is a rare entity of primary central nervous system melanomas, with only 26 cases reported in the literature to date.
Case presentation
We report the case of a 65-year-old male with a PPMM who has prolonged survival of more than 104 weeks after combined microsurgical and endoscopic total resection. This is the first report: combined microscope and endoscopy total resection; PPMM in China; PPMM with total resection alone.
Conclusion
Combined microscope and endoscopy total resection is beneficial to prolong the survival of patients. But the best approach to treatment needs verification from more clinical cases in future.