Malignant Melanoma of Adrenal Gland: A Case Report

Review Data

Q: Is the topic relevant to the journal's area of interest? Is it contemporary and interesting for

researchers?

A: Very good

Abstract & Keywords

Q: Are all required components included in the abstract? Are the keywords appropriately chosen?

A: Excellent

Goal

Q: Is the goal explicitly stated in the Introduction? Is its formulation clear and unambiguous?

A: Very good

Structure

Q: Is the paper's structure coherent? Is it in coherence with the goal of the paper?

A: Good

Tools and Methods

Q: Are the methods the author uses adequate and well used?

A: Very good

Discussion & Conclusion

Q: Is it related to the results presented before? Do you consider them as coherent?

A: Very good

Comments:

The case description is adequate. The Discussion encompasses the relevant findings from the previous studies on primary adrenal melanoma (PAM) and provides a thorough analysis of the findings and their implications. It also adequately discusses the literature. The case report is well supported with briefly described figures. The Conclusion sheds light upon the importance of understanding this condition, so it is possible to develop more specific diagnostic methods and unravel many other questions and doubts regarding primary adrenal melanoma. The report is apt in recommending future studies and research.

Literature

Q: Does the author utilize relevant literature?

A: Very good

Author's knowledge

Q: What is the level of the author’s knowledge? Does the author utilize all recent contributions relevant to the topic?

A: Very good

Length

Q: Is the length of the paper adequate to the significance of the topic? Do you suggest shortening the paper without losing its value?

A: Good

Figures & Tables

Q: Does the author use them suitably? Are legend and notations clear?

A: Very good

Writing style

Q: Is it clear and understandable?

A: Very good

Further comments on the paper

Comments: This case report presents the case of a 49-year-old male diagnosed with primary adrenal melanoma (PAM), alongside with its progress and discussions about the diagnostic criteria established. This report holds significance as primary adrenal melanoma is an exceptionally rare malignant tumor, with few reported cases in the published literature and often correlated with high mortality rates. The report aims to expand and disseminate knowledge and awareness about PAM.

Q: Would you recommend this manuscript for further publication?

A: Yes - Suitable to be published

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