title: [Malignant melanoma of the uvula and soft palate].
abstract: Malignant melanoma of the uvula and soft palate is very rare. We describe a case demonstrating the typical aggressive behavior of mucosal melanoma in contrast to cutaneous melanoma. Regional lymph node and distant metastases often develop rapidly in this type of melanoma. Despite aggressive surgical approaches, other treatment options are often limited and usually palliative. Therefore, early diagnosis is critical in patients with mucosal melanoma.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Wolf
authors.forename: T C
authors.initials: TC
authors.lastname: Haacke
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Höft
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Peters
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hauschild
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D018450:Disease Progression; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis; D008297:Male; D008545:Melanoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D037981:Neck Dissection; D018365:Neoplasm, Residual / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D010157:Palatal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D010160:Palate, Soft / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D010166:Palliative Care; D011379:Prognosis; D012086:Reoperation; D014068:Tonsillectomy; D014609:Uvula / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery