A Case of Malignant Melanoma of the Choroid.
- Author:
Nan Kyu PARK
1
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Choroid*;
Humans;
Male;
Melanoma*;
Optic Nerve;
Young Adult
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
1975;16(3):244-247
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
The author reported a case of maligmamt melanoma of the choroid. The patient, 23-year-old male, visited our hospital in sep. 1974, with blurring vidon (O.D) since 40 days ago. The tumor suspected to malignant melanoma was visible through clear media. Enucleation was performed and the histopathological examination revealed choroidal malignant malanoma composed of spindle A and spindle B type cells. No evidence of invasion into the optic nerve was noted.
