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A Primary Sacral Melanoma of Unknown Origin: A Case Report

Ismail Bozkurt1,*, Baris Yasar1, Mehmet Baran Uslu2, Nazan Bozdogan3

1 Department of Neurosurgery, Cankiri State Hospital, Cankiri, Turkey
2 Department of Orthopedics, Cankiri State Hospital, Cankiri, Turkey
3 Department of Pathology, Dr. A.Y. Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey

* Corresponding Author: Ismail Bozkurt. Email: email

Oncologie 2022, 24(1), 163-171. https://doi.org/10.32604/oncologie.2022.019263

Abstract

Malignant melanoma caused by malignant transformation of melanocytes is associated with high mortality and is difficult to manage. Metastasis is not uncommon (up to 31% of all cases) and is closely associated with a poor prognosis. Although rare (4–5%), extracutaneous melanoma has been reported; however, primary malignant melanoma of the sacrum is extremely rare (only three case reports to date). Here, we present a 51-year-old patient who underwent surgical treatment for a lesion of the spinal canal and associated bony structures; extensive aggressive resection was required. She underwent partial sacrectomy and lumbo-iliac fixation (to maintain spinal stability). Pathology revealed malignant melanoma. We discuss the diagnosis, surgical intervention, and postoperative follow-up, which may assist clinicians. Although metastatic malignant melanoma is usually fatal, primary extracutaneous melanoma of the spine may respond well to surgery and adjuvant radiotherapy.

Keywords

Malignant melanoma; sacrum; lumbo-iliac; extracutaneous

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APA Style
Bozkurt, I., Yasar, B., Uslu, M.B., Bozdogan, N. (2022). A Primary Sacral Melanoma of Unknown Origin: A Case Report. Oncologie, 24(1), 163–171. https://doi.org/10.32604/oncologie.2022.019263
Vancouver Style
Bozkurt I, Yasar B, Uslu MB, Bozdogan N. A Primary Sacral Melanoma of Unknown Origin: A Case Report. Oncologie. 2022;24(1):163–171. https://doi.org/10.32604/oncologie.2022.019263
IEEE Style
I. Bozkurt, B. Yasar, M. B. Uslu, and N. Bozdogan, “A Primary Sacral Melanoma of Unknown Origin: A Case Report,” Oncologie, vol. 24, no. 1, pp. 163–171, 2022. https://doi.org/10.32604/oncologie.2022.019263



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