Choroidal melanoma metastasizing to maxillofacial bones

Choroidal melanoma metastasizing to maxillofacial bones

BACKGROUND Melanomas are malignant neoplasm of melanocytic origin, commonly seen on skin and various mucous membranes. Melanomas are the commonest intraocular malignant tumour in the adults. CASE PRESENTATION A 50-year-old female presented with complains of painless progressive swelling in right cheek region of two months duration. Examination revealed a 6 x 4 cm bony hard swelling in right z...

Fulminant hepatic failure due to metastatic choroidal melanoma

Choroidal Melanoma

Fungal osteomyelitis of maxillofacial bones: Rare presentation

Osteomyelitis is defined as inflammation of the medullary cavities, haversian system and adjacent cortex of bone. Osteomyelitis involving maxilla is quite rare when compared to that of mandible. Fungal osteomyelitis is very rarely seen and documented in the maxillofacial area. It is devastating to patients if it is invasive in nature. A prospective study was undertaken from December 2011 to Dec...

Choroidal Melanoma