A Case of Malignant Melanoma of the Conjunctiva.
- Author:
Hyo Youl KIM
1
;
Young Kyoung CHUN
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, Presbyterian Medical Center Chun Ju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Conjunctiva*;
Humans;
Melanoma*;
Young Adult
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
1978;19(2):227-231
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Malignant melanoma of the conjunctiva is rare and occurring usually before 30 years of age. The authors experienced a case of primary malignant melanoma of the conjunctiva of the right eye. This Case of 22 year old patient treated with enucleation and radiation for 22 times with Co60. This patient has been well till now after initial therapy without reccurence. We briefly reviewed the literatures relating to malignant melanoma.
