The black lacrimal sac: a clinicopathological correlation of a malignant melanoma with anterior lacrimal crest infiltration

Int Ophthalmol. 2014 Feb;34(1):111-5. doi: 10.1007/s10792-013-9743-5. Epub 2013 Mar 1.

Abstract

Primary lacrimal sac melanoma is an extremely rare clinical entity with fewer than 25 cases reported in the literature. We present a well-documented case of lacrimal sac melanoma with anterior lacrimal crest infiltration and discuss the clinical, radiological and histopathological features along with surgical challenges and treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Eye Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases / pathology*
  • Melanoma / pathology*
  • Middle Aged