An extensive intraoral blue nevus in an elder patient

Objective To report a rare case of intraoral extensive blue nevus in an elder patient. Background Oral blue nevi is a well‐recognised skin melanocytic neoplasm that rarely occurs in the oral cavity and may mimic melanoma in the early stages. Methods An incisional biopsy was performed, and the diagno...

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Published in:Gerodontology 2021-12, Vol.38 (4), p.445-448
Main Authors: Cunha, John Lennon Silva, Tomo, Saygo, Marinho Neto, Edmundo, Silva, João Vitor Rocha, Sá, Melka Coelho, Carvalho Melo, Allan Ulisses, Albuquerque‐Júnior, Ricardo Luiz Cavalcanti
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Language:English
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Blue nevus
Melanin
palate
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Summary:Objective To report a rare case of intraoral extensive blue nevus in an elder patient. Background Oral blue nevi is a well‐recognised skin melanocytic neoplasm that rarely occurs in the oral cavity and may mimic melanoma in the early stages. Methods An incisional biopsy was performed, and the diagnosis was blue nevus. Conclusion Both the clinician and pathologist must be aware of such a presentation to diagnose and treat appropriately.
ISSN:0734-0664
1741-2358
DOI:10.1111/ger.12549