Malignant melanoma in submandibular gland—A rare diagnostic dilemma

Diagnostic surprises such as melanoma occurring within unusual sites such as submandibular salivary glands are possible. The role of a discerning pathologist with the aid of histochemistry and MDTs is crucial in such circumstances. Diagnostic surprises such as melanoma occurring within unusual sites...

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Published in:Clinical case reports 2020-07, Vol.8 (7), p.1293-1295
Main Authors: Gopala Krishnan, Srinish, Shehrazi, S Ali Raza, Jayaram, Sharan Chakkyath, Hall, Rachel Clare
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case Report
Case Reports
Exocrine glands
Histology
Histopathology
immunohistochemistry
Lymphatic system
Melanoma
Metastasis
Skin cancer
submandibular gland
Tumors
Ultrasonic imaging
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Summary:Diagnostic surprises such as melanoma occurring within unusual sites such as submandibular salivary glands are possible. The role of a discerning pathologist with the aid of histochemistry and MDTs is crucial in such circumstances. Diagnostic surprises such as melanoma occurring within unusual sites such as submandibular salivary glands are possible. The role of a discerning pathologist with the aid of histochemistry and MDTs is crucial in such circumstances.
ISSN:2050-0904
2050-0904
DOI:10.1002/ccr3.2907