Melanoma of the Dorsal Tongue

• MMHN occurs less frequently and confers a worse prognosis than CM. • The case of an elderly man with melanoma of the dorsal tongue, an extremely rare location for this cancer, demonstrates primary surgical management with no evidence of disease at 3 1⁄2 years. • MMHN continues to present significant challenges to the head and neck oncologist. Complete surgical excision at an early stage offers the best hope of survival. • Our current knowledge of this rare entity is based on collective, retrospective experience. Prospective studies are warranted to advance care for patients with this disease. INTRODUCTION MUCOSAL MELANOMA OF THE HEAD & NECK