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Choroidal melanoma with oculodermal melanocytosis in Hispanic patients
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Choroidal melanoma with oculodermal melanocytosis in Hispanic patients
Am J Ophthalmol.
1999 Aug.
Abstract
Purpose: To describe three Hispanic patients with oculodermal melanocytosis and uveal melanoma.
Method: Case series.
Results: Three Hispanic patients with oculodermal melanocytosis and uveal melanoma underwent enucleation. The diagnosis of choroidal melanoma was confirmed by histopathologic examination.
Conclusion: In the Hispanic population, uveal melanoma can occur in the presence of oculodermal melanocytosis.
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