Oral Melanocytic Nevus (OMN) with papillomatous presentation-A case report

Abstract

Introduction: Oral melanocytic nevi are rare benign melanocytic tumors which present as papules, plaques or flat lesions. The authors are reporting this case as it was interesting due to its rare occurrence in oral cavity and unusual papillomatous presentation, which is not seen in oral cavity. Case presentation: A 42 year old female patient presented with a solitary pigmented papillomatous lesion on anterior palate. Microscopic analysis of excisional biopsy revealed nests of nevus cells in superficial lamina propria. The diagnosis of an oral compound nevus was given. Conclusion: Histopathological analysis should be mandatory for such lesions to rule out oral melanomas