Unusual thoracic manifestation of metastatic malignant melanoma

K. Manu Mohan, K. Gowrinath

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Abstract

Massive pleural effusion due to metastatic malignant melanoma is rare. We report a case of bilateral (massive on left side) pleural effusion as a metastatic manifestation of cutaneous malignant melanoma. In our case, successful outcome of pleurodesis with vincristine is significant as this agent is rarely used.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)96-98
Number of pages3
JournalLung India
Volume27
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01-04-2010

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

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