Oral malignant melanoma. A case report.
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چکیده
Oral malignant melanoma is a rare aggressive neoplasm of middle age, has predilection for the palate and maxillary gingiva or alveolar ridge and about 1/3rd of these neoplasms may develop from existing melanosis. A case of malignant melanoma in a 55 year old male is being reported. The patient was treated surgically. It is emphasised that the presence of pigmented oral mucosa must alert the clinician to the possibility of malignant melanoma.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Indian journal of dental research : official publication of Indian Society for Dental Research
دوره 3 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1992