Recurrence of uveal malignant melanoma: a case report

Authors

  • Madhu Thapa Department of Ophthalmology, BP Koirala Lion’s Centre of Ophthalmic Studies
  • GB Shrestha Department of Ophthalmology, BP Koirala Lion’s Centre of Ophthalmic Studies
  • AK Sharma Department of Ophthalmology, BP Koirala Lion’s Centre of Ophthalmic Studies
  • S Karki Department of Pathology, Institute of Medicine, Kathmandu,
  • S Khanal Department of Pathology, Institute of Medicine, Kathmandu,

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/nepjoph.v5i2.8744

Keywords:

enucleation, uveal melanoma, recurrence

Abstract

Background: Malignant melanoma of uveal tract is a rare ocular malignancy. It is one of the significant causes of ocular morbidity and mortality which is less commonly seen in children.

Case: We report an unusual case of orbital recurrence of malignant melanoma in a 14-yearold boy who had previously undergone enucleation of the left painful blind eye 8 months ago. He was diagnosed to have uveal malignant melanoma elsewhere which was confirmed by histopathology. Orbital recurrence was managed with modified exenteration with adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Conclusion: In all treated cases of uveal melanoma, close follow up examination and monitoring is necessary for early diagnosis of the recurrence and to plan for further management.

Nepal J Ophthalmol 2013; 5(10): 275-278

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/nepjoph.v5i2.8744

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Published

2013-09-25

How to Cite

Thapa, M., Shrestha, G., Sharma, A., Karki, S., & Khanal, S. (2013). Recurrence of uveal malignant melanoma: a case report. Nepalese Journal of Ophthalmology, 5(2), 275–278. https://doi.org/10.3126/nepjoph.v5i2.8744

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 2 (2013)

Section

Case Reports

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© Nepalese Journal of Opthalmology