Abstract
4/2008
vol. 110
Case report
Ring melanoma
- Z Kliniki Okulistyki i Onkologii Okulistycznej Collegium Medicum Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego w Krakowie
- Z Katedry Patomorfologii Klinicznej i Doświadczalnej Collegium Medicum Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego w Krakowie
Online publish date: 2008/12/20
Purpose: To describe five cases of ring melanoma.
Material and methods: There were 5 patients diagnosed with ring melanoma in Department of Ophthalmology and Ocular Oncology in Krakow between 2001-2007. The preliminary diagnosis was based on a clinical examination and ultrasound biomicroscopy and in 3 cases open biopsy was performed.
Results: Ring melanoma in 5 patients at the age between 48-73 were recognized. Four patients were using glaucoma medications. All patients were qualified for enucleation .
Conclusion: Ring melanoma is rare wariant of uveal melanoma. It offen masquerades as unilateral glaucoma, and can be difficult
to recognize.
Material and methods: There were 5 patients diagnosed with ring melanoma in Department of Ophthalmology and Ocular Oncology in Krakow between 2001-2007. The preliminary diagnosis was based on a clinical examination and ultrasound biomicroscopy and in 3 cases open biopsy was performed.
Results: Ring melanoma in 5 patients at the age between 48-73 were recognized. Four patients were using glaucoma medications. All patients were qualified for enucleation .
Conclusion: Ring melanoma is rare wariant of uveal melanoma. It offen masquerades as unilateral glaucoma, and can be difficult
to recognize.
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