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[Choroidal melanoma. An anatomic-clinical case report]
F D'hermies1, O Berges, A Meyer
1Service d'Ophtalmologie du Pr Renard, Hôtel-Dieu, 1, place du Parvis Notre-Dame, 75181 Paris Cedex 04, France.
Journal Francais D'Ophtalmologie
|May 5, 2000
Summary
A large choroidal malignant melanoma necessitated eye removal (enucleation). Histopathology revealed intrascleral infiltration, but a two-year follow-up showed no metastasis, indicating successful tumor removal.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Choroidal malignant melanoma is a rare intraocular tumor.
- Large tumors often require enucleation due to size and potential complications.