Massive bleeding from a ruptured metastatic hepatic melanoma treated by hepatic lobectomy: case report and review of the literature

A. M. Cooperman, L. H. Weiland, J. S. Welch

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Abstract

An unusual case is reported of an occult spontaneously rupturing, hemorrhagic, metastatic melanoma of the liver treated by hepatic lobectomy, resulting in short term survival. A long, symptom free interval (13 years) after excision of the primary cutaneous lesion (stage I) preceded the appearance of the hepatic metastasis. This case illustrates the need for a careful and thorough history as well as the benefit of prompt hepatic resection for bleeding from ruptured hepatic malignancies.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)167-170
Number of pages4
JournalMayo Clinic Proceedings
Volume51
Issue number3
StatePublished - 1976
Externally publishedYes

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