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An unusual case of malignant melanoma of oral cavity is presented here. She had an early bone involvement with local extension to nose but no regional or distant metastasis. The prognosis had been good because of early and adequate surgical excision.
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Chaplot, G.S., Bhatia, P.L. Malignant melanoma of oral cavity with early bone involvement. Indian J Otolaryngol 25, 212–215 (1973). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02993341
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