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World J Clin Cases. Dec 26, 2020; 8(24): 6425-6431
Published online Dec 26, 2020. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i24.6425
Published online Dec 26, 2020. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i24.6425
Primary gastric melanoma in a young woman: A case report
Guo-Jie Long, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524002, Guangdong Province, China
Wen-Ting Ou, Department of Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, Zhanjiang 524002, Guangdong Province, China
Lin Lin, Cai-Jin Zhou, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, , Zhanjiang 524002, Guangdong Province, China
Author contributions: Long GJ analyzed the relevant literature and wrote the manuscript; Lin L collected the patient's data; Zhou CJ led the entire treatment process, including the operation, and guided the writing of the manuscript; Ou WT performed the patient's chemotherapy.
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Corresponding author: Cai-Jin Zhou, Professor, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University, No. 57 South Renmin Avenue, Xiashan District, Zhanjiang 524002, Guangdong Province, China. zhoucaipingren@163.com
Received: August 2, 2020
Peer-review started: August 2, 2020
First decision: September 30, 2020
Revised: October 10, 2020
Accepted: October 26, 2020
Article in press: October 26, 2020
Published online: December 26, 2020
Peer-review started: August 2, 2020
First decision: September 30, 2020
Revised: October 10, 2020
Accepted: October 26, 2020
Article in press: October 26, 2020
Published online: December 26, 2020
Core Tip
Core Tip: Primary gastric melanoma (PGM) is a rare malignant tumor, and there is a lack of clinical data in the literature. We describe a case of PGM presenting with dysphagia and unintentional weight loss, which was confirmed by immunohisto-chemistry and positron emission tomography-computed tomography. We also review the literature, summarizing and discussing the limited knowledge on PGM pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.