PURPOSE: To report a unique case of primary corneal melanoma. METHODS: A 59-year-old white woman underwent keratectomy to remove a pigmented rapidly enlarging growth on the corner of her left eye. The specimen was submitted for histopathologic examination. RESULTS: Ophthalmic examination disclosed no association with limbal or conjunctival melanocytic abnormalities. Histopathologic studies demonstrated nodular malignant melanoma. CONCLUSION: Possible development of primary corneal melanoma should be considered in diagnosing all cases with a past history of corneal melanin pigmentation.
PURPOSE: To report a unique case of primary corneal melanoma. METHODS: A 59-year-old white woman underwent keratectomy to remove a pigmented rapidly enlarging growth on the corner of her left eye. The specimen was submitted for histopathologic examination. RESULTS: Ophthalmic examination disclosed no association with limbal or conjunctival melanocytic abnormalities. Histopathologic studies demonstrated nodular malignant melanoma. CONCLUSION: Possible development of primary corneal melanoma should be considered in diagnosing all cases with a past history of corneal melanin pigmentation.