J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.  1988 Apr;29(2):459-465.

A Case of Malignant Melanoma of the Choroid

• Jeong BW
• Chon YK

Abstract

Malignant melanoma is the most common intraocular tumor in whites but rare in orientals. We experienced a case of malignant melanoma of the choroid in 39-year-old female who had decrease of vision of her right eye. Slit lamp examination through the dilated pupil showed a well delineated pigment mass in the vitreous cavity and ophthalmoscopic examination showed a large inferior retinal detachment. Diagnosis was made by ultrasonography and computerized tomography. The right eye was enucleated and was found to have a large pigmented mass of the choroid. Histopathologic examination of the choroidal mass disclosed a malignant melanoma composed of epitheloid cells. At the last visit, 4 months after enucleation, the patient was doing well.

MeSH Terms

Adult
Choroid*
Diagnosis
Female
Humans
Melanoma*
Pupil
Retinal Detachment
Ultrasonography