Oral melanoma: report of case.
A case is presented of a patient whose death might have been prevented if the dentist had been aware of the malignant potential of a benign-appearing oral mucosa pigmentation. Early recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of pigmented oral lesions are emphasized.
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D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005887:Gingival Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008545:Melanoma / Q000473:pathology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000473:pathology; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000473:pathology