Abstract:and hard palate tumors often requires functional reconstruction, such as the creation of a maxillary denture or flap reconstruction, because the postoperative connection of the oral cavity and nasal sinuses results in dysfunctions such as chewing, swallowing, and dysarthria. We report here a case of mucosal malignant melanoma of the hard palate that was cured without functional impairment by preservation of the nasal mucosa. The patient was treated surgically with a diagnosis of mucosal malignant melanoma cT3N… Show more
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