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  • Title: Malignant melanoma presenting as obstructive jaundice secondary to metastasis to the Ampulla of Vater.
    Author: Marks JA, Rao AS, Loren D, Witkiewicz A, Mastrangelo MJ, Berger AC.
    Journal: JOP; 2010 Mar 05; 11(2):173-5. PubMed ID: 20208330.
    Abstract:
    CONTEXT: Malignant melanoma commonly metastasizes to the small intestine where it can cause pain, bleeding, and obstruction. However, jaundice from metastatic melanoma is relatively uncommon. CASE REPORT: A case of known malignant melanoma presenting as new onset obstructive jaundice as a result of a rarely reported metastasis to the ampulla of Vater. CONCLUSION: Multidisciplinary management of patients with metastatic melanoma is essential.
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