Identification of Mucosal Malignant Melanoma on The Root; A Rare Case

Mucosal malignant melanoma of the head and neck regionis a very rare entity.It can occur in oral soft tissues such as gingival regions, buccal mucosa, tongue and floor of the mouth. In additionparanasal sinuses and sinonasal tract may be affected. In the literature, great mortality and morbidity rates were reported because of itsaggressive metastatic character.Thus, it is important to note that early diagnosisand treatment play a key rolein the management of these lesions.Here, we presenta case of mucosal malignant melanomathatdetectedin the sinonasal cavity following tooth extraction. The lesion was treated by surgical excision and radiotherapy. The patient is well without any symptoms or signs of recurrence one year after treatment. We aimed to report thisrare case of malignant melanomawith emphasis on its unusualpresentation.