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Primary Amelanotic Melanoma Of The Maxillary Gingiva: A Case Report, Wipasinee Sungkhao, Poramaporn Klanrit, Suthin Jinaporntham, Ajiravudh Subarnbhesaj

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

Malignant melanoma arising in the oral cavity is particularly rare. The clinical presentations of malignant melanoma can range from a benign-looking pigmented macule or nodule to a non-pigmented neoplasm which can be categorized into primary or metastatic lesions. Less than 2% of all melanomas show no pigmentation and could lead to misdiagnosis. Objective: To present a benign looking but life-threatening malignancy of melanotic melanoma. Case report: A 59-year-old female patient was referred to a regional hospital for further treatment of a localized gingival swelling with no ulceration at the anterior maxilla. An incisional biopsy was performed, with initial histopathologic …