Hello Doctor Does melanoplakia cause cancer? does it creates cancer cell in body? even at young age. Please advice doctor thanks.
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Yes. It can. But melanoplakia in itself is quite rare.
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Melanin can produce cancer but melanoplakia is just said to b melanin deposition, melanoma is normally a more advanced stage disease normal melanin pigmentation on cheek, tongue palate, gum is seen. As such no mention found of it producing cancer.
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Hi, we need to see the lesion first and than discuss whether it can cause cancer or not. There is cancer called malignant melanoma related with it and it can occur in the mouth too. You should not worry. If you have the lesion on skin than visit a dermatologist and if in mouth, visit an oral medicine specialist. Whenever there is doubt, this lesion can be removed and biopsied. If your melanoplakia is absolutely fine, than we can leave it as it is. Regards.
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