| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3168094 | Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontology | 2009 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Desmoplastic melanoma is a rare variant of malignant melanoma and one of the main causes of clinical and histological misdiagnosis in the realm of melanocytic neoplasms. Its relatively innocuous clinical appearance and the absence of pigmentation usually lead to a clinical misdiagnosis. The authors report a case of desmoplastic melanoma located in the lower lip of a 42-year-old man and review the literature regarding pathogenesis, clinicopathological features, differential diagnosis, and therapeutic management of desmoplastic melanomas.
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Authors
Gustavo Pina DDS, PhD, Daliana Queiroga DDS, PhD, Jozinete Vieira DDS, PhD, Robéria Lúcia DDS, PhD, Cassiano Francisco Weege DDS, MSc, Márcia Cristina DDS, PhD,