Choroidal melanoma in a young patient - a case report and mini review of literature

ABSTRACT

Background: Choroidal melanoma is the most common primary intraocular malignant neoplasm in adults[1]. However, there are various benign and malignant lesions that mimic ophthalmoscopic features of choroidal melanoma[2]. Moreover, atypical presentation and unusual age distribution of choroidal melanoma in some cases make the diagnostic elucidation even more difficult and in such cases, supplementary tests especially ultrasonographic methods gain prime importance