title: [Head and neck melanomas: diagnosis and treatment].
abstract: Melanomas are rare tumors that are usually lethal. Melanomas of the head and neck represent 15-20% of all malignant melanomas and mucosal melanomas 1-2%. We reviewed every case of melanoma of the head and neck diagnosed in our department in 15 years and analyzed presentation, clinical evolution, diagnosis and treatment. We emphasized early diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de ORL, Hospital Universitario La Fe, Valencia.
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Sánchez-Alcón
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Rodrigo
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Muñoz
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Herrero
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Morera
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008545:Melanoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010255:Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D010256:Paranasal Sinuses / Q000473:pathology*
vernacular_title: Melanomas de cabeza y cuello: diagnóstico y tratamiento.