Malignant melanoma in submandibular gland—A rare diagnostic dilemma

Abstract 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.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Srinish Gopala Krishnan, S Ali Raza Shehrazi, Sharan Chakkyath Jayaram, Rachel Clare Hall
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2020-07-01
Series:Clinical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.2907
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Summary:Abstract 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