[Adrenochrome deposits in the cornea ("Black cornea"). A clinical-pathological case report].
A case of 'black cornea', occurring 6 years after commencement of a therapy with adrenaline derivative eye drops, is reported. Enucleation was performed because of suspected malignant melanoma. The eye was sent to our laboratory for histopathological examination. The clinical and histopathological findings are described, and the pathogenesis of the 'black cornea' is discussed.
D000323:Adrenochrome / Q000378:metabolism; D000328:Adult; D003315:Cornea / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology*; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004837:Epinephrine / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008545:Melanoma / Q000473:pathology; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology
D000323:Adrenochrome; D004837:Epinephrine
Adrenochromeinlagerungen in die Kornea ("Schwarze Hornhaut"). Klinisch-pathologischer Fallbericht.