Oral malignant melanoma (A case report and review of literature)

Abstract

Oral malignant melanoma is rare and has a poor prognosis. We report a case of melanoma of the lower alveolus with rapid spread to the cervical lymph nodes and breast. Metastasis was diagnosed by fine needle aspiration cytology. The literature on oral melanoma is also reviewed.

Malignant melanoma in childhood and adolescence: Report of 13 cases

“…The lesions appear as black, brown, and amelanotic macules, patches, or nodules. 51,52 They tend to grow and form metastases in cervical lymph nodes. 53 The prognosis of oral mucosal melanoma is poor, with 5-year survival rates reported between 13% and 20%.…”

Primary Malignant Melanoma of the Maxillary Gingiva

“…The lesions can be bluish black, brown, or amelanotic 25 . As there is no pain at the beginning, patients generally do not admit for treatment until late phases of the tumors appear 6,12…”