title: Oral melanoma: report of case.
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: T L
authors.initials: TL
authors.lastname: Green
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Greenspan
authors.forename: L S
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Hansen
mesh_terms: 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