Malignant Melanoma: A Case Report
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Introduction: Primary malignant melanoma of the oral cavity is a rare neoplasm that arise from a benign melanocytic lesion or de novo from melanocytes within otherwise normal skin or mucosa. Melanoma is third most common skin cancer, but it account for only 5% of the total. The tumors tend to metastasize or locally invade tissue more readily than other malignant tumors in the oral region. The survival of patients with mucosal melanomas is less than for those with cutaneous melanomas. Tumor size and metastases are related to the prognosis of the disease. Early detection, therefore is important. Case Report: A 62 years old male patient with chief complaint of pain and swelling of two months duration in right posterior mandibular alveolus. The article discusses the distinct clinico-pathologic presentation of this case and emphasizes on the need to identify and report such cases for further understanding of their biologic behavior. Conclusion: Early diagnosis is very important for better survival and prognosis in oral melanoma, thus early detection of oral melanoma is very critical, whose goal will be achieved byself-examination training and early detection of suspected melanotic lesions by dentist and physicians.
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Himanshu Shrivastava, Prachi Chhimwal, Naveen Kumar, Nidhi Shah
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