title: [Primary malignant melanoma of the cornea (author's transl)].
abstract: In this communication, we present a case of malignant melanoma of the cornea, in an 80-year old female. The tumor, covering 3/4 of the cornea, had a lobulated appearance, pinkish colour with vascularization and pigment granules, in a few places. The limbal area was free of tumor. Histologic examination indicated that the melanoma was primary, of the epithelioid type, with a few areas of spindle type cells.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D005134:Eye Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008545:Melanoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures
vernacular_title: Mélanome primitif malin de la cornée.