@article{ajmcr2015395,
author={{Ariyibi, Olufemi O and Ogundipe, Olufemi K and Duduyemi, Babatunde M},
title={Recurrent Oral Melanoma: A Case Report and Challenges in Management in Poor Resource Economy},
journal={American Journal of Medical Case Reports},
volume={3},
number={9},
pages={282--285},
year={2015},
url={http://pubs.sciepub.com/ajmcr/3/9/5},
issn={2374-216X},
abstract={Oral melanoma is a rare aggressive neoplasm which accounts for only 0.2-8% of all reported malignant melanomas. The common sites of its occurrence are the palate and gingiva with the maxillary arch being affected 80% of the time. Because of their presence at relatively obscure areas in the oral cavity, most of the malignant melanomas of the oral cavity are diagnosed at a late stage. We report a case of oral melanoma in a 55-year-old post-menopausal woman who had surgical excision followed by chemo-radiation but suffered recurrence. The challenges of management and the poor prognosis of the case are emphasized in this case report.},
doi={10.12691/ajmcr-3-9-5}
publisher={Science and Education Publishing}
}