Indian journal of dental research : official publication of Indian Society for Dental Research
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Review Case Reports
Metastatic malignant melanoma of maxillary gingiva. A case report.
Malignant melanoma of the oral cavity can be primary or secondary due to metastasis from distant site. Incidence of oral cavity by metastasis of melanoma is 1.85%. ⋯ Oral lesions occur as a part of disseminated disease during the advanced stages and has poor prognosis. An unusual case of metastatic malignant melanoma of the maxillary gingiva is reported.