A unique case of primary corneal melanoma.

Jpn J Ophthalmol

Department of Ophthalmology, Silesian School of Medicine, St. Barbara Specialist Hospital, Sosnowiec, Poland.

Published: April 2002

Purpose: To report a unique case of primary corneal melanoma.

Methods: A 59-year-old white woman underwent keratectomy to remove a pigmented rapidly enlarging growth on the corner of her left eye. The specimen was submitted for histopathologic examination.

Results: Ophthalmic examination disclosed no association with limbal or conjunctival melanocytic abnormalities. Histopathologic studies demonstrated nodular malignant melanoma.

Conclusion: Possible development of primary corneal melanoma should be considered in diagnosing all cases with a past history of corneal melanin pigmentation.

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