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Histology of mass demonstrating malignant cells consistent with metastatic melanoma. Hematoxylin and eosin stain, original magnification ×20
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... sphincterotomy and balloon sweep, a soft tissue mass was extracted ( Figure 2). This was retrieved with a basket and sent for histological analysis that demon- strated malignant cells consistent with melanoma ( Figure 3). The patient's obstructive jaundice resolved but she unfortunately succumbed to her illness three weeks later. ...
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