[Prominent conjunctival tumor].
The case of a 57-year-old woman with a rapidly growing unpigmented conjunctival tumor is presented. Despite the clinical appearance the histology surprisingly confirmed a malignant melanoma of the conjunctiva. Various phenotypes and the rareness of this disease complicate a clinical diagnosis. Therapeutically, a complete excision of the tumor including a safety margin, adjuvant topical chemotherapy and closely monitored follow-up are crucial.
Klinik für Augenheilkunde, Universität zu Lübeck, Ratzeburger Allee 160, 23538, Lübeck, Deutschland. mahdy.ranjbar@uk-sh.de
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D017024:Chemotherapy, Adjuvant / Q000379:methods*; D003230:Conjunctival Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008545:Melanoma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome