Primary malignant melanoma of maxillary gingiva.
Indian J Surg 2014;
76:241-2. [PMID:
25177127 DOI:
10.1007/s12262-013-0982-5]
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Abstract
Malignant melanoma of maxillary gingiva is a rare clinical entity. Mucosal melanoma is more aggressive than cutaneous form and carries comparatively poorer prognosis. High index of suspicion is required for diagnosing malignant melanoma of oral cavity. Any pigmented lesion in the oral cavity should be taken seriously by the clinician.
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