Primary orbital melanoma arising in an atypical diffuse (plaque-like) blue naevus/melanocytosis: a case report and review of literature

Abstract Background Primary orbital melanoma is a rare disease and can occasionally develop from a pre-existing neoplasm of the blue naevus family of melanocytic lesions. Case presentation Herein we report a rare case of primary orbital melanoma arising from an unusual atypical diffuse (plaque-like)...

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Main Authors: Tracey-Anne Dickens, Maria Franchina, Adam Gajdatsy, Nima Mesbah Ardakani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-12-01
Series:BMC Ophthalmology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12886-021-02176-y