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Oral melanoma typically affects the maxillary gingiva, palate, and retromolar trigone, and tends to be aggressive with high propensity for distant spread and poor prognosis. We report a patient with metastatic visceral melanoma who, upon presentation for dental care, was found to also have advanced gingival melanoma with bone involvement. This may support the oral cavity as the primary site and represents a missed opportunity for early diagnosis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Case Description<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A 61\u2010year\u2010old male presented to the emergency department with 20 pound weight loss and groin pain. Imaging work\u2010up demonstrated liver masses, retroperitoneal lymphadenopathy, and lung nodules suspicious for metastatic disease. He returned to the emergency department 3 weeks later with a toothache and was instructed to follow up in the dental clinic in the hospital for tooth extractions. At this visit, discoloration of the gingiva was noted in the anterior maxilla (Teeth #6\u20139), and a biopsy confirmed the likely primary malignant site: oral melanoma.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Practical Implications<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This case highlights the importance of detecting melanoma in the oral cavity. 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