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Early Stage Oral Melanoma. The first stage is called stage 0 or melanoma in situ. Melanoma is categorized in the same way as other cancers and organized into stages Stage 1 and 2 melanomas are considered the earliest and most treatable type and are categorized by working out how deep the melanoma has penetrated into the skin and surrounding tissue. If melanoma is not diagnosed until an advanced stage treatment is mainly used. Which involve removal of the mole or affected tissue.
Its important to note that survival rates for each. Most cases of oral melanoma 666 were diagnosed in advanced stages with lesions greater than 4 cm in diameter. Primary melanoma of the oral cavity is a rare neoplasm which develops from melanocytes found in the basal layer of the oral mucosa. Large brownish patch or spot. Stage 0 to II are early stages which require low-grade treatments. If melanoma is diagnosed and treated at an early stage surgery is usually successful.
Generally it is seen on the maxillary gingiva of males however our patient was a middle aged male with.
Pain itching or burning of the mole. Large brownish patch or spot. Survival rates decrease with later stages of melanoma. 4 cm andor positive nodes. The main treatment for melanoma is surgery although your treatment will depend on your circumstances. Melanocytes are found between the outer layer of the skin the epidermis and the next layer the dermis.