Abstract
Malignant melanoma of the oral cavity can be primary or secondary due to metastasis from distant site. Incidence of oral cavity by metastasis of melanoma is 1.85%. Most common oral sites involved are tongue, buccal mucosa and parotid gland. Oral lesions occur as a part of disseminated disease during the advanced stages and has poor prognosis. An unusual case of metastatic malignant melanoma of the maxillary gingiva is reported.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 119-122 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Indian journal of dental research : official publication of Indian Society for Dental Research |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - 01-10-1997 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Dentistry(all)