Primary Malignant Melanoma of the Eye in a 17-Year-Old Girl with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Authors

  • H. Shahryari Department of Pediatrics, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
  • H.R. Jahadi Department of Ophthalmology Khalili Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
  • M. Farvardin Department of Ophthalmology Khalili Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
  • M. Mehdizadeh Department of Ophthalmology Khalili Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
  • M. Mehryar Department of Ophthalmology Khalili Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
  • M.H. Roozitalab Department of Ophthalmology Khalili Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
  • N. Owji Department of Ophthalmology Khalili Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
Abstract:

Herein we describe a case of intraocular melanoma in a17-year old leukemic patient.  The history, histological findings of the enucleated eye, blood and bone marrow of the patient were investigated. The enucleated eye contained epitheloid cell type melanoma instead of leukemic cell infiltration.  We conclude that intraocular malignant melanoma can occur in acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

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Journal title

volume 28  issue 2

pages  100- 102

publication date 2015-10-28

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