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Painless pigmented spot on gum above front tooth

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    • August 30, 2014 at 8:26 pm
    Scarlette
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      I just noticed a dark brown "freckle" on the gum above my front tooth. I don't know how long it has been there, because it can only be seen if I lift my upper lip to expose the gum.  I only noticed it yesterday when I was checking to see if I had food in my teeth. It does not hurt. It does not blanch. The skin does not appear to be broken or damaged. I was diagnosed 8 years ago with SSM, Stage 1, Clark level 2, posterior upper arm. I doubt the two are related, but is it possible to have, at some point, SSM and oral melanoma? Also, can my dermatologist biopsy this? I wanted to post a pic of it, but I don't know how? I would appreciate any input you can give since this happens to be a holiday weekend. Thank you in advance. 

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        • August 31, 2014 at 2:23 am
        Janner
        Participant

          Unlikely to have both kinds of melanoma (mucosal and cutaneous).  I, personally, would have my dentist biopsy.  They are more familiar with that type of tissue.

          • August 31, 2014 at 2:23 am
          Janner
          Participant

            Unlikely to have both kinds of melanoma (mucosal and cutaneous).  I, personally, would have my dentist biopsy.  They are more familiar with that type of tissue.

              • August 31, 2014 at 6:23 am
              Scarlette
              Participant

                Thank you, Janner. I was hoping you would weigh in. I will call first thing Tuesday for an appointment, and will update once I know something definitive. 

                • August 31, 2014 at 6:23 am
                Scarlette
                Participant

                  Thank you, Janner. I was hoping you would weigh in. I will call first thing Tuesday for an appointment, and will update once I know something definitive. 

                  • September 1, 2014 at 8:13 pm
                  Becky
                  Participant

                    I would agree on getting a dentist/oral surgeon to do the biopsy. My son had oral melanoma (tongue) and the ENT did the surgeries on both the tongue and lymph nodes.

                    • September 1, 2014 at 8:13 pm
                    Becky
                    Participant

                      I would agree on getting a dentist/oral surgeon to do the biopsy. My son had oral melanoma (tongue) and the ENT did the surgeries on both the tongue and lymph nodes.

                      • September 1, 2014 at 8:13 pm
                      Becky
                      Participant

                        I would agree on getting a dentist/oral surgeon to do the biopsy. My son had oral melanoma (tongue) and the ENT did the surgeries on both the tongue and lymph nodes.

                        • August 31, 2014 at 6:23 am
                        Scarlette
                        Participant

                          Thank you, Janner. I was hoping you would weigh in. I will call first thing Tuesday for an appointment, and will update once I know something definitive. 

                        • August 31, 2014 at 2:23 am
                        Janner
                        Participant

                          Unlikely to have both kinds of melanoma (mucosal and cutaneous).  I, personally, would have my dentist biopsy.  They are more familiar with that type of tissue.

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