title: [Pigmented lesions of the oral cavity. II. Melanosis and melanoma].
abstract: The aetiopathogenetic and evolutive problem of primary oral melanoma is examined with particular regard for melanosis and its relationship with oral naevi. These lesions are classified differently by Authors with different opinions regarding their ability to turn malignant. In this regard, the latest and most reliable hypotheses on the subject are put forward.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Bucci
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Lo Muzio
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Mignogna
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gentile
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008545:Melanoma / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D008548:Melanosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D009506:Nevus / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D011379:Prognosis
vernacular_title: Le lesioni pigmentate del cavo orale. Nota II. Melanosi e melanoma.