Malignant Melanoma in a Blind Eye

J Surg Oncol. 1983 Jul;23(3):169-72.Malignant melanoma in a blind eye.Sarma DP, Deshotels SJ Jr, Lunseth JH.AbstractA 62-year-old man developed a malignant melanoma in his left eye that had been blind due to trauma for 35 years. This case illustrates the difficulties in detection and early diagnosis of occult malignant melanoma of the uveal tract in phthistic globes. The necessity for long-term follow-up of posttraumatic eyes is stressed.PMID: 6345935 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]