J.ophthalmol.(Ukraine).2021;3:66-69.
http://doi.org/10.31288/oftalmolzh202136669
Received: 25 January 2021; Published on-line: 29 June 2021
Lens nucleus masquerading as recurrent uveal melanoma: a case report
M. M. Umanets, V. O. Naumenko, T. M. Tukilush
SI "The Filatov Institute of Eye Diseases and Tissue Therapy of the NAMS of Ukraine"; Odesa (Ukraine)
E-mail: filatovretina@gmail.com
TO CITE THIS ARTICLE:Umanets MM, Naumenko VO, Tukilush TM. Lens nucleus masquerading as recurrent uveal melanoma: a case report. J.ophthalmol.(Ukraine).2021;3:66-69. http://doi.org/10.31288/oftalmolzh202136669
This paper presents a case of the presence of the lens nucleus on the fundus at the site of the scleral bed of the excised melanoma, which masqueraded as a recurrent tumor.
Keywords: uveal melanoma, lens nucleus
Conflict of Interest Statement: We declare no conflict of interest.
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