Sinonasal mucosal melanoma: A rare intranasal tumor in an 89-year-old woman
doi.org/10.32412/pjohns.v38i1.2155
- Author:
Jeremiah M. Esguerra, MD
1
Author Information
1. Rizal Medical Center
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
mucosal melanoma;
intranasal mass
- MeSH:
malignant melanoma
- From:
Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2023;38(1):61-64
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Mucosal melanomas are malignant tumors from melanocytes found in epithelium of nasal, oral, reproductive and gastrointestinal mucosa of the body.1,2 As early as 1869, cases of mucosal melanomas have been described as rare and aggressive but insidious in nature.3 The mean age of diagnosis in some studies is 60 - 70 years old,1-7 with early detection proving to be a challenge due to non-specific early stage symptoms.1,4 They generally have poor prognosis, high tumor recurrence and high prevalence of tumor metastasis in around 23 - 50%.4,5 Treatment may involve surgical excision, radiotherapy or chemotherapy.6 However, adequate and appropriate treatment can only be initiated once the diagnosis and staging are established through proper imaging and histopathologic support.4 We present one such case.
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