Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3092534 | Surgical Neurology | 2009 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
BackgroundPrimary malignant melanoma of the optic nerve or its sheath, without choroidal involvement, is rare.Case DescriptionA case of primary malignant melanoma of the optic nerve in a 67-year-old man is presented.ConclusionsWith a preserved vision, normal fundoscopy makes the correct preoperative diagnosis a real challenge. Proptosis, as a sole presentation of this lesion, has not been described earlier. Microsurgical excision of such a lesion from the optic nerve saves vision and may be considered a satisfactory management option in selected cases.
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Authors
Sandeep Mohindra, Satyawati Mohindra, Ajay Dhawan, Uma Saikia, Ramandeep Singh Mankoo,