A CASE OF LIMBAL MALIGNANT MELANOMA
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 38
Abstract
Conjunctival malignant melanoma is a rare pigmented tumor occurring during fifth and sixth decade typically involving limbus with high recurrence rate. A 65yr male presented with complaints of slowly growing dark colored swelling in his left eye since 2 months. No systemic complaints. A black mass was seen on limbus with lobulated appearance. On USG ocular coats were normal. UBM shows 8*5 mm mass. Excision of mass was done and biopsy confirmed diagnosis. Mass excision was supplemented with cryotherapy. Now patient is cosmetically and visually satisfied.
Authors and Affiliations
Hansa Thakkar, Hetal Chhatbar, Snehal Chaudhary, Dipali Tandel, Nishit Bhatt
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- DOI 10.14260/jemds/2015/967
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