Choroidal amelanotic melanoma in a patient with oculocutaneous albinism.
METHODS
We describe the clinical presentation of a choroidal amelanotic melanoma in a 46-year-old woman with oculocutaneous albinism. Clinical aspects, investigations, and management are presented, and findings from computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are described. Microscopic findings and histopathological features, demonstrating a spindle B-cell melanoma of the choroid, are also reviewed.


CONCLUSIONS
Magnetic resonance imaging may be helpful in diagnosing amelanotic melanoma in patients with oculocutaneous albinism.
Harasymowycz
Paul
P
Department of Ophthalmology, Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital, Rosemont, Montreal, QC. pavloh@hotmail.com
Boucher
Marie C
MC
Corriveau
Christine
C
Gauthier
Danny
D
Allaire
Guy
G
D016115:Albinism, Oculocutaneous / Q000150:complications*; D002830:Choroid Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D015353:Eye Enucleation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D018328:Melanoma, Amelanotic / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged