| Autor: |
Hajar Zebbakh, MD, Abir Lemrabet, MD, Fatima Zohra Benbrahim, MD, Youssef Omor, PhD, Rachida Latib, PhD, Nadia Cherradi, PhD, Hafsa El Ouazzani, PhD, Sanae Amalik, PhD |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2024 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Radiology Case Reports, Vol 19, Iss 8, Pp 3449-3452 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
1930-0433 |
| DOI: |
10.1016/j.radcr.2024.05.005 |
| Popis: |
The primary malignant melanoma of the parotid is a rare and complex clinical entity, posing numerous diagnostic challenges due to the absence of melanin in the tumor and its histological similarities with other poorly differentiated lesions. Accurate diagnosis often requires advanced imaging techniques and immunohistochemical procedures to identify specific melanoma markers. Therapeutically, total parotidectomy with simultaneous cervical dissection is frequently recommended, although approaches combining surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or even immunotherapy are also being explored. Despite these advancements, malignant parotid melanoma continues to be associated with a grim prognosis, emphasizing the importance of ongoing research to improve therapeutic options and understanding of this rare pathology. |
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