Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Manuscript ID	122701
DOI	10.4253/wjge.122701
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Endoscopic submucosal dissection for malignant melanoma and esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: A case report and review of literature
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Yan-Yan Hao, Jin-Feng Cui, Chen-Guang Ji, Li Liu and Kai-Ge Yin
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number Hebei Provincial Department of Finance, China ZF2024050
Corresponding Author	Li Liu, Endoscopy Center, Luquan Campus, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, No. 501, Huai'an West Road, Luquan District, Shijiazhuang 050200, Hebei, China. loraliu@163.com
Key Words	Primary malignant melanoma of esophagus; Squamous cell carcinoma; Endoscopic submucosal dissection; Immunohistochemistry; Case report
Core Tip	Primary malignant melanoma of the esophagus (PMME) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) are rarely synchronous. We report a unique collision tumor comprising PMME with SCC in a 60-year-old male. Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) achieved R0 resection; postoperative stricture was managed with a balloon dilator. No recurrence was observed within the 19-month follow-up. This case suggests that ESD is a feasible treatment modality for incidental microscopic melanoma foci. However, radical surgery remains the standard therapy, and intensive surveillance is mandatory.
Citation	Hao YY, Cui JF, Ji CG, Liu L, Yin KG. Endoscopic submucosal dissection for malignant melanoma and esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: A case report and review of literature. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.4253/wjge.122701
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Received	2026-04-27 05:59
Peer-Review Started	2026-04-27 06:00
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-06-15 07:48
Return for Revision	2026-06-15 07:48
Revised	2026-06-28 05:46
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-07-30 02:32
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-07-30 09:51
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