A Case of Labial Mucosal Melanoma Metastasized to the Lung.
- Author:
Hang Wook CHANG
1
;
Dong Won LEE
;
Jun Young LEE
;
Baik Kee CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Labial mucosal melanoma;
Metastasis;
Lung
- MeSH:
Anal Canal;
Biopsy;
Conjunctiva;
Humans;
Larynx;
Lung*;
Male;
Melanoma*;
Middle Aged;
Mouth;
Mouth Floor;
Mucous Membrane;
Neoplasm Metastasis;
Nose;
Palate, Hard;
Palate, Soft;
Prognosis;
Recurrence;
Tongue;
Vagina
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2000;38(4):548-551
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Mucosal melanoma is rare compared with its cutaneous counterpart. Mucosal melanomas can occur in any mucosa such as the mouth, anus, vagina, nose, larynx, conjunctiva, and sinus. In the oral cavity, hard palate, maxillary aveolus, soft palate, tongue and the floor of mouth are common sites for mucosal melanoma. It shows poor prognosis because the local recurrence and distant metastasis to other organs are common. We present a case of labial mucosal melanoma developed in 61-year-old male patient which metastasized to the lung and was confirmed by CT-guided lung biopsy.
