Unilateral amelanotic conjunctival malignant melanoma: a case report
Conjunctival amelanotic malignant melanomas should be suspected when tumors are present in the eye and/or the eyelids. By suspecting amelanotic malignant melanoma, the delay in treatment can be shortened. Treating them as soon as possible is essential to minimize the risk of metastasis.
Authors
- Marcelo Ayala (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2556-7578)
- Iva Johansson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9683-4637)
- Kalliopi Erripi
Institutions
- Sahlgrenska University Hospital (SE)
- Karolinska Institutet (SE)
- Skaraborg Hospital (SE)
- University of Gothenburg (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Medical Case Reports
- Published
- 2024-09-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-024-04729-3
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Ocular Oncology and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.54
Funders
- Göteborgs Universitet