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  • Title: Metastatic malignant melanoma of maxillary gingiva. A case report.
    Author: Srinivasan SV, Pal KM, Dayal PK, Bastian TS, Patil S.
    Journal: Indian J Dent Res; 1997; 8(4):119-22. PubMed ID: 9586526.
    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.
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