Conjunctival Malignant Melanoma Mimicking As a Chalazion

Authors

  • Sana Shoukat Memon, Roomasa Channa, Tanveer A. Chaudhry, Khabir Ahmad

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36351/pjo.v24i2.723

Abstract

Conjunctival melanoma is an uncommon tumour with an incidence of 0.3-0.8 cases / million population. It is likely to recur and carries an overall mortality rate of approximately 30 %. The mean age at diagnosis is 53 years (± 11 years) and like other tumours, its incidence increases with advancing age and sun exposure1,2.

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Published

30-06-2008

How to Cite

1.
Tanveer A. Chaudhry, Khabir Ahmad SSMRC. Conjunctival Malignant Melanoma Mimicking As a Chalazion. pak J Ophthalmol [Internet]. 2008 Jun. 30 [cited 2025 Jan. 6];24(2). Available from: https://pjo.org.pk/index.php/pjo/article/view/723

Issue

Vol. 24 No. 2 (2008): PJO:

Section

Review Articles