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.

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Published in:Clinical case reports 2020, Vol.8 (7), p.1293-1295
Main Authors: Gopala Krishnan, Srinish, Shehrazi, S Ali Raza, Jayaram, Sharan Chakkyath, Hall, Rachel Clare
Format: Report
Language:English
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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.
ISSN:2050-0904
2050-0904
DOI:10.1002/ccr3.2907