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3b.18 Mucosal Melanoma

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Melanoma can occur on mucosal surfaces, and can be pigmented or non-pigmented. Clinically there is often an extensive in situ component surrounding a nodule or polyp. These melanomas are usually diagnosed late because they are not in a site that is clinically obvious. The etiology of mucosal melanoma is not known.

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