Epitheloid cell malignant melanoma of the conjunctiva.

Primary malignant melanoma of the conjunctiva is an uncommon neoplasm comprising only 2% of the malignant tumors of the eye. The tumors are usually composed of epitheloid, spindle or mixed cells and classified according to the predominant cells. Recently we encountered a conjunctival malignant melanoma occurring in a man. After full clinical and laboratory investigations, a clinical diagnosis of malignant melanoma of the conjunctiva in the left eye was entertained. The tumor was resected under local anesthesia and upon histological examination, the case was confirmed as a conjunctival malignant melanoma. Approximately one month after resection, orbital exenteration was carried out. The patient was followed-up for more than a year with no signs of metastasis or recurrence.