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Trivedi SD, Shukla S, Pandya SV, Mehta JS, Pandya SJ, Sharma M, Patel S, Warikoo V, Rathod P, Puj KS, Salunkhe A, Patel K, Thottiyen S, Aaron J, Pawar A. Mucosal Malignant Melanoma of Head and Neck: A Case Series from a Single Institute and Review of Literature Abstract. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2023; 75:3415-3420. [PMID: 37974828 PMCID: PMC10646126 DOI: 10.1007/s12070-023-04001-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023] Open
Abstract
Malignant melanoma is an aggressive malignancy of melanocytes which is usually found on sun exposed areas of the body. A rare variant of this disease with no etiological association is the mucosal malignant melanoma found on all mucosal surfaces of the body including the oral cavity, respiratory mucosa and anorectal region. In the head and neck region, this disease is almost always diagnosed at an advanced stage and requires a very high index of suspicion for diagnosis. It is more commonly found in females than males.Indians are more prone to this disease as compared to Caucasians.Due to the obscure location within the oral and nasal cavity, it is clinically found at an advanced stage and requires surgical resection with adequate margins for complete eradication. This may be achieved either endoscopically in the nasal cavity or with wide local resection in the oral cavity. this in certain cases may not be feasible due to vicinity of vital structures. In such cases, adjuvant radiotherapy helps in the local control of disease. Histopathological evaluation of the specimen helps to determine aggressive biology of tumor with factors such as presence of ulceration, nodular morphology and perineural invasion being high risk features for development of local and regional recurrence. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s12070-023-04001-y.
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- Sonal Dilip Trivedi
- Department of surgical oncology, GCRI, Haripura, Asarwa, Ahmedabad 380016 India
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- Department of surgical oncology, GCRI, Haripura, Asarwa, Ahmedabad 380016 India
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- Department of surgical oncology, GCRI, Haripura, Asarwa, Ahmedabad 380016 India
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- Department of surgical oncology, GCRI, Haripura, Asarwa, Ahmedabad 380016 India
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- Department of surgical oncology, GCRI, Haripura, Asarwa, Ahmedabad 380016 India
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- Department of surgical oncology, GCRI, Haripura, Asarwa, Ahmedabad 380016 India
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- Department of surgical oncology, GCRI, Haripura, Asarwa, Ahmedabad 380016 India
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- Department of surgical oncology, GCRI, Haripura, Asarwa, Ahmedabad 380016 India
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- Department of surgical oncology, GCRI, Haripura, Asarwa, Ahmedabad 380016 India
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- Department of surgical oncology, GCRI, Haripura, Asarwa, Ahmedabad 380016 India
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- Department of surgical oncology, GCRI, Haripura, Asarwa, Ahmedabad 380016 India
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- Department of surgical oncology, GCRI, Haripura, Asarwa, Ahmedabad 380016 India
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- Department of surgical oncology, GCRI, Haripura, Asarwa, Ahmedabad 380016 India
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- Department of surgical oncology, GCRI, Haripura, Asarwa, Ahmedabad 380016 India
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Mucosal melanoma is of great interest due to its aggressive behavior and less favorable prognosis. The literature is mainly case reports and case series. Here, we will collect the knowledge on mucosal melanoma from the last decade and review the literature. The main focus is being site-specific clinical features, treatment, and prognosis. RECENT FINDINGS The use of immunotherapy gain ground as for others subsets of melanoma. Anti-CTLA-4 and anti-PD-1/ PD-L1 blockade in mucosal melanoma have been evaluated in recent studies. Clinical trials are ongoing. The etiology of mucosal melanomas remains unknown. Head and neck mucosal melanomas are most common. Wide excision surgery is the treatment of choice. The effect of adjuvant therapy on survival remains questionable due to the limited knowledge. Radiotherapy seems to give better local control. The overall five-year survival rate for mucosal melanomas is 0-45%. Recent data indicates that this may be improved by the immunotherapy in the years to come.
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- Simon Skovsted Yde
- Plastic Surgical Research Unit, Department of Plastic Surgery, Aarhus University Hospital, Noerrebrogade 44, 8000, Aarhus C, Denmark.
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- Plastic Surgical Research Unit, Department of Plastic Surgery, Aarhus University Hospital, Noerrebrogade 44, 8000, Aarhus C, Denmark
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- Plastic Surgical Research Unit, Department of Plastic Surgery, Aarhus University Hospital, Noerrebrogade 44, 8000, Aarhus C, Denmark
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- Plastic Surgical Research Unit, Department of Plastic Surgery, Aarhus University Hospital, Noerrebrogade 44, 8000, Aarhus C, Denmark
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Azoury SC, Crompton JG, Straughan DM, Klemen ND, Reardon ES, Beresnev TH, Hughes MS. Unknown primary nasopharyngeal melanoma presenting as severe recurrent epistaxis and hearing loss following treatment and remission of metastatic disease: A case report and literature review. Int J Surg Case Rep 2015; 10:232-5. [PMID: 25898283 PMCID: PMC4430121 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2015.03.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2015] [Accepted: 03/29/2015] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Nasopharyngeal mucosal melanoma is a rare pathology with an unclear etiology and oftentimes obscure clinical presentation. We present a report of a lady who had a complete response to systemic treatment of metastatic melanoma of unknown origin. Six years later, a diagnosis of primary nasopharyngeal melanoma was made after an extensive work-up for recurrent symptoms of severe right-sided epistaxis and hearing loss. Surgical resection was performed followed by radiation therapy. The patient has since been without evidence of recurrent or metastatic disease and resolution of bleeding.
Introduction Primary nasopharyngeal melanoma is an exceedingly rare pathology with unclear etiology and oftentimes obscure clinical presentation. Despite improved diagnostic capabilities, these lesions are often diagnosed at an advanced stage and associated prognosis is poor, partly due to high rates of recurrences and metastasis. Presentation of case A 74-year-old woman was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma to the liver, of unknown primary. Just prior to the time of diagnosis, she experienced several episodes of severe epistaxis which she managed conservatively. Her symptoms eventually subsided without further medical evaluation. The patient was initially treated with interleukin-2 (IL-2) for her advanced disease, but her cancer progressed. She was then enrolled in a protocol for percutaneous hepatic perfusion (PHP) with melphalan and had complete radiographic resolution of disease, yet her nosebleeds recurred and persisted despite conservative measures. Six years after her initial diagnosis, a nasopharyngoscopy demonstrated a pigmented lesion in the posterior nasopharynx. Surgical resection was performed (pathology consistent with mucosal melanoma) followed by radiation therapy. She has since had complete resolution of bleeding and shows no evidence of cancer. Discussion To our knowledge, this is the first report of a diagnosis of primary nasopharyngeal melanoma 6-years following complete remission of metastatic disease. Surgery remains the primary treatment for disease and symptom control in this setting. Conclusion Timely diagnosis of nasopharyngeal melanomas remains challenging. Thorough clinical evaluations should be performed in such patients, and attention should be paid to recurrent and persistent symptoms, such as epistaxis and hearing loss. This may allow for earlier detection of primary disease.
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- Saïd C Azoury
- Surgery Branch, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA; Department of Surgery, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, USA.
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- Surgery Branch, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Surgery Branch, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Surgery Branch, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Surgery Branch, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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- Surgery Branch, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA; Clinical Monitoring Research Program, Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc., USA
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- Surgery Branch, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
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