Anorectal melanoma
Suzanne Fastner, Tina J. Hieken, Robert R. McWilliams, John Hyngstrom
Abstract
Anorectal melanoma is an aggressive mucosal melanoma subtype with a poor prognosis. Although recent advancements have been seen for cutaneous melanoma, the optimal treatment paradigm for management of anorectal melanoma is evolving. In this review, we highlight differences in the pathogenesis of mucosal versus cutaneous melanoma, new concepts of staging for mucosal melanoma, updates to surgical management of anorectal melanoma, and current data for adjuvant radiation and systemic therapy in this unique patient population.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineMelanomaMucosal melanomaDermatologyAdjuvantRadiation therapyAdjuvant radiotherapyPopulationOncologyInternal medicineCancer researchEnvironmental healthCutaneous Melanoma Detection and ManagementMelanoma and MAPK PathwaysNonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies