A Case of Metastatic Melanoma Presenting as a Small Bowel Obstruction

Authors

Danielle Harris, Marshall University SOMFollow
Micah Ray, Marshall University SOMFollow
Andrew J Weaver, Marshall University SOM Dept of SurgeryFollow
Stephen Wilson, Marshall University SOMFollow

Author Credentials

Micah S Ray MS, Danielle Harris MD, Andrew J Weaver MD, Stephen Wilson MD (Marshall University SOM, West Virginia)

Keywords

Metastatic Melanoma, Malignant bowel obstruction

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

Abstract

Small bowel obstructions are most commonly caused by adhesion. Less common causes arise from malignant pathology. Here we present a relatively rare case of a small bowel obstruction due to malignant melanoma. Melanoma involving the gastrointestinal tract is relatively rare with most cases occurring as metastatic spread from a cutaneous primary. The treatment typically requires a surgical resection or palliative bypass. When a patient presents with a small bowel obstruction but without prior abdominal surgeries or hernias a malignant obstruction must be on the differential.

Recommended Citation

Harris D, Ray M, Weaver A, Wilson S. A Case of Metastatic Melanoma Presenting as a Small Bowel Obstruction. Marshall J Med. 2022; 8(3) DOI: https://doi.org/10.33470/2379-9536.1366.