2022
DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-1861692/v1
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Melanoma of unknown primary with skeletal muscle metastasis. A case report

Abstract: Background: Melanoma is usually discovered from an irregular skin patch or a modification of a pre-existing patch. Cutaneous and lymph node metastases are common. Muscle metastasis are rare. We report a case of melanoma with infiltration of the gluteus maximus, which had normal dermatological examination.Case presentation: A 43-year-old man with no history of skin surgery was admitted with progressively worsening dyspnea. On admission, he presented with superior vena cava syndrome, painless cervical lymphadeno… Show more

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