Melanin pigmentation in a mucoepidermoid tumor of a minor salivary gland.
A low-grade mucoepidermoid tumor rich in melanin has been reported. According to the collective personal experience of the authors and a literature review, such lesions are thought to be rare. It is not anticipated that melanocytic participation will alter the prognosis; however, only long-term followup and reports of any similar lesions of salivary gland will assist in clarifying the nature and significance of this lesion.
D000328:Adult; D002277:Carcinoma / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008543:Melanins / Q000378:metabolism*; D012468:Salivary Gland Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D012469:Salivary Glands / Q000473:pathology*; D012470:Salivary Glands, Minor / Q000473:pathology*
D008543:Melanins