Malignant melanoma of the conjunctiva metastatic to the parotid gland: a case report

In the case of a suspected malignancy within the parotid gland, exhaustive medical history taking and analysis of the patient's previous photographs might direct to the malignant melanoma diagnosis. The high potential for regional and distant metastasis in individuals with conjunctival malignant melanoma underscores the significance of ongoing research to enhance the understanding of its biological behavior and develop a standardized algorithm for its management and surveillance.

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Journal of Medical Case Reports
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2025-08-11
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-025-05472-z
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Ocular Oncology and Treatments
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Malignant melanoma of the conjunctiva metastatic to the parotid gland: a case report

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Malignant melanoma of the conjunctiva metastatic to the parotid gland: a case report

Marta Rogalska, Maciej Misiołek, Paweł Ścierski, Wojciech Ścierski, Marta Gamrot-Wrzoł
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Abstract

In the case of a suspected malignancy within the parotid gland, exhaustive medical history taking and analysis of the patient's previous photographs might direct to the malignant melanoma diagnosis. The high potential for regional and distant metastasis in individuals with conjunctival malignant melanoma underscores the significance of ongoing research to enhance the understanding of its biological behavior and develop a standardized algorithm for its management and surveillance.

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