Melanocytic nevus in the buccal mucosa: A case report

Objective: The aim of this study was to report a case of melanocytic nevus in the oral mucosa, demonstrating the clinical and pathological aspects of this lesion. Case report: This article presents a case of a 23-year-old patient, presenting a nodular lesion with brownish pigmented surface, situated...

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Published in:	Revista odonto ciência Vol. 27; no. 4
Main Authors:	Rogério Ferreti Bonan, Paulo, Lima Arrais Ribeiro, Isabella, Luiza Dias Leite de Andrade, Ana, Raquel Diniz da Rosa, Marize
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Porto Alegre EDIPUCRS 01-10-2012
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Summary:	Objective: The aim of this study was to report a case of melanocytic nevus in the oral mucosa, demonstrating the clinical and pathological aspects of this lesion. Case report: This article presents a case of a 23-year-old patient, presenting a nodular lesion with brownish pigmented surface, situated on the buccal mucosa, with regular edges, sessile, and painless on palpation diagnosed as an melanocytic nevus of the intramucosal type and accompanied after the removal of the specimen without evidence of recurrence. Conclusion: Pigmented lesions on the oral mucosa are uncommon, and when detected, should be investigated in order to rule out malignancy or to initiate a specific treatment, if necessary.
ISSN:	0102-9460 1980-6523