Primary Anorectal Malignant Melanoma Treated With Endoscopic Mucosal Resection

Abstract

Anorectal melanoma is a rare neoplasm that accounts for less than 1-4% of anorectal malignant tumors. The main therapeutic modality for anorectal melanoma is surgical treatment, with abdominoperineal resection or wide local excision being the most common approaches. A 77-year-old male with a history of cerebral infarction and hypertension presented with anal bleeding. Here, we report a case of anorectal melanoma treated by endoscopic mucosal resection with adjuvant interferon therapy rather than surgical resection. The patient has been disease-free for 5 years after endoscopic treatment.

Keywords

• Anorectal melanoma
• Endoscopic mucosal resection
• Interferon-alpha
• Abdominoperineal resection
• Wide local excision