Overview
Oral malignant melanoma (OMM) is a rare and aggressive malignancy arising from melanocytes, accounting for approximately 0.5% of all oral cancers 1. It is characterized by invasiveness and a propensity for metastasis 1.Diagnosis
The most common symptom reported is swelling 1.
The most common clinical finding is hyperpigmentation 1.
The maxilla is the most frequent site of OMM 1.
Advanced imaging modalities are frequently utilized in diagnosis 1.Management
Combined treatment modalities are employed 1.Key Recommendations
Oral malignant melanoma is a rare and aggressive tumor with a tendency to metastasize 1.
Swelling and hyperpigmentation are common clinical presentations of oral malignant melanoma 1.
The maxilla is the most common anatomical site for oral malignant melanoma 1.
Advanced imaging modalities are often used in the diagnostic workup of oral malignant melanoma 1.
A significant proportion of patients with oral malignant melanoma die within the first five years of diagnosis 1.References
1 Şendişçi Gök R, Tercanlı H. A ten-year literature review of oral malignant melanoma cases: A meta-analysis study. Journal of stomatology, oral and maxillofacial surgery 2024. link