The challenge of managing a gigantic bleeding peripheral melanoma in Canada: a case report

Giant melanomas of the peripheral limbs are a rare surgical entity, with fewer than six cases reported in published literature. Previous case reports primarily described attempts at surgical cures utilizing a multidisciplinary approach. We believe this is the first report addressing the complexities of tumor complications specifically from the perspective of acute care surgery. The surgical procedure in this case aimed exclusively at arresting bleeding rather than oncological cure. The role of surgery in addressing complications in palliative care of large tumors is significant. It enhances patient comfort and assists in establishing management guidelines for rare tumors, such as giant peripheral melanoma.