Ring melanoma
Szuścik, I.; Romanowska-Dixon, B.; Jakubowska, B.; Orłowska-Heitzman, J.
Klinika Oczna 110(10-12): 375-379
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 0023-2157 PMID: 19195170 Document Number: 615969
To describe five cases of ring melanoma. There were 5 patients diagnosed with ring melanoma in Department of Ophthalmology and Ocular Oncology in Krakow between 2001-2007. The preliminary diagnosis was based on a clinical examination and ultrasound biomicroscopy and in 3 cases open biopsy was performed. Ring melanoma in 5 patients at the age between 48-73 were recognized. Four patients were using glaucoma medications. All patients were qualified for enucleation Ring melanoma is rare wariant of uveal melanoma. It often masquerades as unilateral glaucoma, and can be difficult to recognize.