Korean J Dermatol.  1987 Apr;25(2):269-273.

A Case of Mucosal Melanoma of the Lip Metastasized to the Brain and Lung

• Hong JP
• Kim BC
• Lee KS
• Song JY

Abstract

Mucasal melanoma is rare and it is one of the diseases of the worst prgnosis. We report a case of metastatic mucosal melanoma of the lip in 50-yearold male with a peanut sized, round, black colored macule on the lower lip, which was metaetasized to the brain and lung for 8 years. Histologically, typical findings of malignant melanoma showed. Chest P-A showing nodular high densities on the right upper and lower lobes and left lower lobe. Brain C,T. scan revealed round nodular densities on the right and left frontal and parietal lobes. In spite of chemical and radiation therapy, he was dead.

Keyword

Melanoma; Mucosal; Metastatic; Lower lip; Brain; Lung

MeSH Terms

Brain*
Humans
Lip*
Lung*
Male
Melanoma*
Parietal Lobe
Thorax