Tonsilar metastases of melanoma in an older person

We presented a rare case of metastasis of melanoma in palatine tonsils alerting healthcare professionals to this diagnose in black oral lesions.

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Published in:Age and ageing 2013-07, Vol.42 (4), p.545-546
Main Authors: Semenzati, Graziela de Oliveira, Móz, Luis Eduardo da Silva, Weber, Silke Anna Thereza, Martins, Maira Garcia, Martins, Regina Helena Garcia
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged, 80 and over
Biopsy
Brain Neoplasms - secondary
Case studies
Development and progression
Elderly people
Female
Health professionals
Humans
Lesions
Medical examination
Melanoma
Melanoma - secondary
Melanoma - surgery
Metastasis
Older people
Skin
Skin melanoma
Skin Neoplasms - pathology
Skin Neoplasms - surgery
Throat
Tonsillar Neoplasms - secondary
Tonsillar Neoplasms - surgery
Tonsils
Tumors
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Summary:We presented a rare case of metastasis of melanoma in palatine tonsils alerting healthcare professionals to this diagnose in black oral lesions.
ISSN:0002-0729
1468-2834
DOI:10.1093/ageing/aft035