International Journal of Ophthalmic PathologyISSN: 2324-8599

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Case Report, Int J Ophthalmic Pathol Vol: 3 Issue: 4

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approach of the Malignant Choroidal Melanoma in a 12-Year-Old Child

Chebbi A2, Ben Romdhane O2, Hachicha F1*, Bouzaeine M1, Bouayed E1, Bouguila H2 and Nacef L2
1University Tunis El Manar, Faculty of medicine of Tunis, Tunisia
2Department of Hedi Raies Institute-Tunis, University Tunis El Manar, Faculty of medicine of Tunis, Tunisia
Corresponding author : Hachicha Firas
Department of Ophtalmologie of Habib Thameur Hospital-Tunis
Tel: (00216) 22387310
E-mail: firashchicha@yahoo.fr
Received June 23, 2014 Accepted August 13, 2014 Published August 18, 2014
Citation: Chebbi A, Ben Romdhane O, Hachicha F, Bouzaeine M, Bouayed E, et al. (2014) Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approach of the Malignant Choroidal Melanoma in a 12-Year-Old Child. J Ophthalmic Pathol 3:4. doi:10.4172/2324-8599.1000143

Abstract

We report the clinical and pathological findings of a rare case of Choroidal malignant melanoma in a 12-year-old boy and we review tumor clinical features, treatments and outcomes.

Keywords: Uveal melanoma; Congenital melanoma; Children; Treatment; Prognosis

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