MALIGNANT MELANOMA OF RECTUM

Dr A.K. Shrivastav; Dr Mushtaque Ahmad Ansari; Dr Manoj kumar paswan; Dr B.C.Adhikari; Dr Rina kumari

Volume : VI, Issue : III, March - 2017

MALIGNANT MELANOMA OF RECTUM

Dr A. K. Shrivastav, Dr Mushtaque Ahmad Ansari, Dr Manoj Kumar Paswan, Dr B. C. Adhikari, Dr Rina Kumari

Abstract :

Primary malignant melanoma of rectum is extremely rare and highly aggressive tumor. It originates from the melanocytes near the dentate line that

progress upward from the submucosa towards the rectum. Most common presenting symptoms are tenesmus, rectal bleeding and altered bowel habit. Due to the aggressive nature of this tumor,early diagnosis and prompt treatment is required. We are presenting a case of 40 year male with rectal mass.