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Melanoma of the Dorsal Tongue
Author(s) -
Roediger Frederick C.,
Van Zante Annemieke,
Zechowy Stefan M.,
Eisele David W.
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1002/lary.20425
Subject(s) - citation , information retrieval , computer science , library science , combinatorics , mathematics
• MMHN occurs less frequently and confers a worse prognosis than CM. • The case of an elderly man with melanoma of the dorsal tongue, an extremely rare location for this cancer, demonstrates primary surgical management with no evidence of disease at 3 1⁄2 years. • MMHN continues to present significant challenges to the head and neck oncologist. Complete surgical excision at an early stage offers the best hope of survival. • Our current knowledge of this rare entity is based on collective, retrospective experience. Prospective studies are warranted to advance care for patients with this disease. INTRODUCTION MUCOSAL MELANOMA OF THE HEAD & NECK