Rectal melanoma in a young man with symptoms mimicking spinal cord compression

Authors

  • Siti Fitriwati Khazis Ismail Department of Radiology, School of Medical Sciences,Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
  • Juhara Haron Department of Radiology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
  • Ahmad Tarmizi Musa Department of Radiology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
  • Sharifah Emilia Tuan Sharif Department of Pathology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
  • Zaleha Kamaludin Department of Pathology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
  • Mohamed Afiq Muizz Mohamed Rasidi Department of Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/mediscope.v9i1.58527

Keywords:

Rectal mass, melanoma, rectal melanoma

Abstract

Rectal melanoma is a rare type of melanoma. Less than 3% of all forms of malignant melanomas with mucosal melanoma in the first place have been recorded. Low survival rates with poor prognosis are generally seen. Presentation of non-specific gastrointestinal symptoms results in delayed diagnosis and treatment. Rectal melanoma identified in a young man with signs that resemble spinal cord compression is not widely encountered.

Mediscope 2022;9(1): 47-50

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Published

2022-04-19

How to Cite

Ismail, S. F. K. ., Haron, J. ., Musa, A. T. ., Tuan Sharif, S. E. ., Kamaludin, Z. ., & Mohamed Rasidi, M. A. M. . (2022). Rectal melanoma in a young man with symptoms mimicking spinal cord compression. Mediscope, 9(1), 47–50. https://doi.org/10.3329/mediscope.v9i1.58527

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Case Reports