Delayed Metastatic Melanoma to the Pharyngeal Tonsil in an African American Female.

Conclusion: Metastatic melanoma is a rare disease in African Americans, and the presence of metastatic lesions is a significant prognostic indicator for long-term patient survival. Meticulous head and neck examinations should be performed during the follow-up period, and any pigmented lesion should have a high suspicion for metastasis in any patient with a history of cutaneous melanoma. PMID: 31258433 [PubMed]
Source: Ochsner Journal - Category: General Medicine Tags: Ochsner J Source Type: research