[Trans-scleral resection of choroidal malignant melanoma].

PURPOSE OF THE STUDY

Case presentation of local transscleral resection of choroidal malignant melanoma.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

A 45-year-old woman with enormous choroidal tumor not suitable for treatment with ruthenium plaque. Methods--microsurgical, local transscleral tumor resection with subsequent ruthenium plaque application performed in general hypotension.

RESULTS

Non complicated tumor resection proved the possibility of eye preservation with final distant vision 0.5 and close vision 1.0/30.