A case of Malignant Melanoma of the Iris.

Kim, H D; Byun, Y S; Kim, S B; Kim, W K

Case Report

Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society 1967;8(2):16-20.
Published online January 1, 2001.

A case of Malignant Melanoma of the Iris.

H D Kim, Y S Byun, S B Kim, W K Kim

Department of Ophthalmology, Capital Army Hospital, Korea.

홍채에 (虹彩) 발생한 (發生) 악성흑색종의 (惡性黑色腫) 증예 (症例)

Abstract

A case of malignant melanoma of the iris is reported. The patient was 26 years old at the time of consultation. The first consulation was made about one month after accidental recognition by himself. Iridectomy was done on the 12th admission day. The cell type was spindle A in Callender's method. About half year's follow up discovered no sign of recurrence. He can see 20/25 on Landolt's ring, with iris contact lens on.

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