Primary malignant melanoma of the oral cavity

Malignant melanoma maxilla

“…Moreover, the same lesion rarely could be melanotic. [ 2 3 4 ] In Japan, oral malignant melanoma is relatively common, with about 50% of cases occurring in the hard palate and the upper gingiva. [ 3 ] The age range for patients with oral malignant melanoma is 40-70 years, the average age being 55 years.…”

Primary Malignant Melanoma of the Maxillary Gingiva

“…Malignant melanoma arising in the mucosa of the head and neck region is a rare clinical entity and in the literature accounts for approximately 0.2% of all melanomas 1–4 . Oral melanomas mostly occur on the palate and gingiva, with the maxillary arch affecting 80% of the cases 3,5–9 . They can also be seen in buccal mucosa, mandibular gingiva, lips, tongue, and the base of oral cavity in a decreasing frequency 10,12,17–19 …”

“…Mucosal malignant melanoma of the head and neck region is a rare pathology, accounting for approximately 0.2% of all melanomas 1–4 . Most of these lesions (80%) have occurred on the maxillary anterior gingival area, especially on the palatal and alveolar mucosa 3,5–9 …”

Primary malignant melanoma of the oral cavity Report of an unusual case

“…6,[8][9][10][11][12] Non-pigmented forms of malignant melanoma often cannot be distinguished clinically from other benign or malignant oral tumours and only biopsy can establish the diagnosis. 8,[12][13][14] The purpose of this article is to present a case of an unusual melanoma of the mouth which was initially thought to represent a reactive mucosal proliferat i o n , as well as to emphasize the necessity for early recognition and treatment of this lesion.…”