Malignant Melanoma of the Palate: Report of a Metastatic Case

Primary malignant melanoma of the oral cavity is a rare malignancy with an incidence 0.2 to 8% all melanomas. Melanoma arises from transformation melanocyte and cutaneous melanomas are most common followed by ocular, mucosal unknown primary site. Here we present case 54 year old male who presented pigmented lesion on palate, type melanoma. Due rarity this disease, it infrequently studied. Hence, epidemiology, etiology, pathogenesis prognosis still remains be less understood than Early diagnosis warranted as therapeutic options limited for advanced metastatic disease. Surgery management complete resection main goal. If not feasible, radiotherapy may also employed achieve local control enhance locoregional response. Prognosis generally poor disease there no guidelines yet use systemic therapy.