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Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery

16-04-2024 | Melanoma | CASE REPORT

Mucosal Melanoma of Palate: A Case Report with Review of Literature

Authors: K. T. Shahina, Sandeep K. Madhu, V. Ravindran, Sreekanth S. Kumar, Abcish Krishnan, Babin C. Balan

Published in: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery

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Abstract

The World Health Organisation defines mucosal malignant melanoma as a malignant tumour of melanocytes or of melanocyte progenitors. Due to the lack of symptoms and unknown etiology, mucosal malignant melanoma may go undiagnosed. The surgeon can find it challenging to come up with a definitive treatment strategy because of its rarity and rapid spread. In this case study, a 57-year-old female patient with hyperpigmented gingiva and palate diagnosed pathologically and immunohistochemically as malignant melanoma underwent surgical excision and a modified radical neck dissection.
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Metadata
Title
Mucosal Melanoma of Palate: A Case Report with Review of Literature
Authors
K. T. Shahina
Sandeep K. Madhu
V. Ravindran
Sreekanth S. Kumar
Abcish Krishnan
Babin C. Balan
Publication date
16-04-2024
Publisher
Springer India
Published in
Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery
Print ISSN: 0972-8279
Electronic ISSN: 0974-942X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12663-024-02180-x