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A rare intraoral Spitz naevus, a benign skin lesion, was found in a young male. Although typically benign, this oral lesion requires monitoring due to potential malignant transformation.

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Area of Science:

  • Oral pathology
  • Dermatopathology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Spitz naevus is a rare benign skin lesion.
  • Intraoral presentations of Spitz naevus are exceptionally uncommon in medical literature.

Observation:

  • A case report details a young male patient with a pigmented lesion on the upper labial mucosa.
  • The lesion clinically resembled a common mole (naevus).

Findings:

  • Excisional biopsy confirmed the lesion as a Spitz naevus.
  • Histopathological analysis revealed similarities to malignant melanoma.
  • Spitz naevus is considered benign, but malignant transformation is a documented risk.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the rarity of intraoral Spitz naevus.
  • Close monitoring of oral Spitz naevus is crucial due to the potential for malignant change.
  • Further research into the behavior of intraoral Spitz naevi may be warranted.