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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Oncology

    Background:

    • Uveal tract melanoma is a rare intraocular malignancy.
    • Phthisical globes, eyes rendered blind and shrunken by chronic disease or trauma, present unique diagnostic challenges.

    Observation:

    • A 62-year-old male patient presented with a malignant melanoma in his left eye.
    • This eye had been blind for 35 years due to prior trauma.

    Findings:

    • The case highlights the difficulty in detecting occult malignant melanoma of the uveal tract within a phthisical globe.
    • Diagnosis and early identification of such tumors are often delayed.

    Implications:

    • Long-term surveillance is crucial for post-traumatic eyes, even those with presumed inactivity.
    • This underscores the importance of considering intraocular malignancy in atypical presentations.