Malignant Melanoma of the Oral Cavity
Oral malignant melanoma (OMM) accounts for 5% of all oral malignancies. It is a rare aggressive neoplasm usually found on the hard palate and gingiva. The etiology is unknown, but tobacco and chronic irritation are suggested as probable causative factors.Over 30% of the cases have been reported to a...
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| Language: | English |
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2007-03-01
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| Series: | Journal of Dentistry of Tehran University of Medical Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://journals.tums.ac.ir/upload_files/pdf/3964.pdf |