mucosal melanoma

Mucosal Melanoma of the Oral Cavity: Understanding Your Pathology Report

Mucosal melanoma of the oral cavity is a rare and aggressive cancer that arises from melanocytes, the cells that produce pigment (melanin). Melanocytes are normally present in small numbers within the surface lining of the mouth, called the epithelium. When these cells grow uncontrollably and form a malignant tumor, the condition is called mucosal melanoma. …
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