Abstract
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.
Translated title of the contribution | Prominent conjunctival tumor |
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Original language | German |
Journal | Ophthalmologe |
Volume | 110 |
Issue number | 3 |
Pages (from-to) | 255-258 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISSN | 0941-293X |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |
Research Areas and Centers
- Research Area: Luebeck Integrated Oncology Network (LION)