Melanoma in the head and neck region.

Authors

  • Francisco Avello Canisto Docente; Médico Asistente, Servicio de Cirugía de Cabeza, Cuello y Máxilo-Facial, Hospital Nacional Dos de Mayo, Lima, Perú; Departamento de Cirugía, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima, Perú
  • Allan Avello Peragallo Profesor Principal; Departamento de Cirugía, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima, Perú

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/anales.v76i2.11146

Keywords:

Melanoma, Clark's level, Breslow's depth.

Abstract

Melanoma consists in malignant degeneration and atypia of melanocytes (melanin pigment forming cells). Melanocytes are found in skin (basal layer of epidermis), eye (choroid membrane) and central nervous system (pia mater). Location in head and neck represents 30% of all melanomas, following upper and lower extremities localization, and over two-thirds are located in the skin of the face. Origin in the mucous membranes (nose, oral cavity, and conjunctiva) is less common and usually lacks melanin. There are reports of intraocular and submandibular salivary gland melanomas, but these presentations are very rare.

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Published

2015-06-15

Issue

Vol. 76 No. 2 (2015)

Section

Artículos de Revisión

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How to Cite

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Avello Canisto F, Avello Peragallo A. Melanoma in the head and neck region. An Fac med [Internet]. 2015 Jun. 15 [cited 2025 May 24];76(2):187-92. Available from: https://revistasinvestigacion.unmsm.edu.pe/index.php/anales/article/view/11146