Primary malignant melanoma of the lower lip
Ghouri, A.; Killen, D.; Firkins, R.; Devaiah, K.
Iowa Medicine Journal of the Iowa Medical Society 84(11): 497-500
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 0746-8709 PMID: 7822171 Document Number: 428230
Melanomas in the anatomically complex area of the head and neck impose formidable obstacles to treatment. Mucosal melanomas, for reasons which remain uncertain, are associated with a poorer prognosis. Because no systemic treatment is known to be effective, increased awareness by patients and a high index of suspicion is warranted. The disease is potentially curable if diagnosed and treated at an early stage.