A case series on oral mucosal melanoma: Presenting beyond the typical

Objectives: To present atypical clinical and demographic presentations of oral mucosal melanoma and highlight diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Methods: Two clinically unusual cases of oral mucosal melanoma were evaluated with clinical examination, imaging, histopathology, and immunohistochemistry. Multimodal treatment approaches were documented along with follow-up outcomes. Results: The first case involving a middle-aged female with widespread metastasis showed poor response to chemotherapy and unfavorable outcome. The second case involving a young male demonstrated successful disease control following surgical resection combined with proton therapy and immunotherapy. Conclusions: Oral mucosal melanoma may present at non-classical sites and in younger individuals. Early biopsy and multimodal treatment strategies significantly influence prognosis and survival outcomes.

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Indian Journal of Dental Research
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2026-03-01
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https://doi.org/10.4103/ijdr_202637s1_abs_165
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Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management
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A case series on oral mucosal melanoma: Presenting beyond the typical

Sujoy Ghosh, Sunita Gupta, Astha Kapoor
Indian Journal of Dental Research
Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management
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A case series on oral mucosal melanoma: Presenting beyond the typical

Sujoy Ghosh, Sunita Gupta, Astha Kapoor
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Abstract

Objectives: To present atypical clinical and demographic presentations of oral mucosal melanoma and highlight diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Methods: Two clinically unusual cases of oral mucosal melanoma were evaluated with clinical examination, imaging, histopathology, and immunohistochemistry. Multimodal treatment approaches were documented along with follow-up outcomes. Results: The first case involving a middle-aged female with widespread metastasis showed poor response to chemotherapy and unfavorable outcome. The second case involving a young male demonstrated successful disease control following surgical resection combined with proton therapy and immunotherapy. Conclusions: Oral mucosal melanoma may present at non-classical sites and in younger individuals. Early biopsy and multimodal treatment strategies significantly influence prognosis and survival outcomes.

Indian Journal of Dental ResearchVol. 37(Suppl 1)
Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences (IN)
Openalex Percentile: Top 8%
Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management
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