Oral melanocanthoma

Question 1

What is the clinical appearance of oral melanoacanthoma lesions?

Answer 1

Smooth darkly pigmented macule of the buccal mucosa

Question 2

What population is seen with oral melanoacanthoma?

Answer 2

Almost exclusively seen in african americans.

Female predilection

Question 3

Do oral melanoacanthoma lesions grow quickly or slowly?

Answer 3

Dramatic enlargement within months

Question 4

Tx for oral melanoacanthoma

Answer 4

Due to alarming growth rate, incisional biopsy is usually indicated to tule out possibility of melanoma

Resolution of lesion after incisional biopsy

Question 5

Is oral melanoacanthoma common?

Answer 5

No, uncommon