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Mucosal melanoma of the head and neck
Author(s) -
Blatchford Steven J.,
Koopmann Charles F.,
Coulthard Stanley W.
Publication year - 1986
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 - 10.1288/00005537-198609000-00001
Subject(s) - medicine , larynx , therapeutic modalities , nasal cavity , mucosal melanoma , melanoma , head and neck , respiratory tract , hard palate , dermatology , surgery , radiology , respiratory system , cancer research
Nine cases of primary malignant melanoma of the upper respiratory tract treated at the University Hospital over the past 10 years are presented. Of the 9 cases, 6 had primary lesions located in the nasal cavity with the remaining 3 presenting in the nasopharynx, hard palate, and larynx, respectively. The authors review presenting symptoms, diagnostic evaluation, current therapeutic modalities, and clinical course in these cases. Specific cases are discussed to emphasize items of clinical or therapeutic importance.