Unusual thoracic manifestation of metastatic malignant melanoma

Abstract

Massive pleural effusion due to metastatic malignant melanoma is rare. We report a case of bilateral (massive on left side) pleural effusion as a metastatic manifestation of cutaneous malignant melanoma. In our case, successful outcome of pleurodesis with vincristine is significant as this agent is rarely used.

Keywords

• Malignant melanoma
• pleural effusion
• pleurodesis
• vincristine