Malignant melanoma appearing in a post‐mastectomy lymphedematous arm: A novel association of double primary tumors Journal Article
| Authors: | Bartal, A. H.; Pinsky, C. M. |
| Article Title: | Malignant melanoma appearing in a post‐mastectomy lymphedematous arm: A novel association of double primary tumors |
| Abstract: | The association of a malignant melanoma appearing as an additional primary tumor in the swollen arm adjacent to a mastectomy for breast cancer is reported. A review of the literature revealed only one similar patient previously reported. In both patients, the melanoma and its metastasis were restricted to the lymphedematous arm, appeared 10 years post‐mastectomy, and responded to therapy. The similarity to Stewart‐Treves syndrome is emphasized. It is suggested that nevi developing in the lymphedematous arm post‐mastectomy should be carefully monitored and excised early whenever indicated. Copyright © 1985 Wiley‐Liss, Inc., A Wiley Company |
| Keywords: | adult; case report; melanoma; breast cancer; breast; mastectomy; breast neoplasms; lymphedema; lymphatic system; diagnosis; multiple cancer; neoplasms, multiple primary; therapy; middle age; arm; human; female; priority journal; stewart treves syndrome |
| Journal Title: | Journal of Surgical Oncology |
| Volume: | 30 |
| Issue: | 1 |
| ISSN: | 0022-4790 |
| Publisher: | Wiley Blackwell |
| Date Published: | 1985-09-01 |
| Start Page: | 16 |
| End Page: | 18 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1002/jso.2930300106 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PUBMED: | 4079413 |
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| Notes: | Article -- Export Date: 26 October 2021 -- Source: Scopus |
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