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Case report reveals diagnostic challenges of lingual melanoma in an elderly man, highlighting treatment options.
a case report on 70yo man. Introduction: lingual melanoma, which is a form of an oral mucosa melanoma, is rare with a very poor prognosis. The diagnosis relies on the anatomopathological examinations. Imaging is very useful to get oriented towards the diagnosis, such as CT scan, MRI, or even a PET SCAN. Surgery remains the best solution but its indications can be limited depending on the case, chemotherapy and irradiation theraoy are also an option.
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