Primary mucosal malignant melanoma of the nasopharynx: two case reports


Karadeniz A., Gurocak S., Biliciler N., BAŞARAN M., TAŞ F.

TURK ONKOLOJI DERGISI-TURKISH JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY, vol.24, no.3, pp.131-137, 2009 (ESCI, Scopus, TRDizin)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 24 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Journal Name: TURK ONKOLOJI DERGISI-TURKISH JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.131-137
  • Keywords: Mucosal malignant melanoma, nasopharynx, primary
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Primary mucosal malignant melanoma of the nasopharynx is rarely seen. This tumor grows and extends silently and its early recognition is difficult. Herein, the clinical presentations of two cases of primary mucosal malignant melanomas are reported together with the treatment results.