Malignant Melanoma of the Lacrimal Sac

Takeshi Shinozaki; Mitsuo Yamazaki; Ryuichi Hayashi; Masakazu Miyazaki; Toru Ugumori; Masahisa Saikawa; Satoshi Ebihara

doi:10.5106/jjshns.15.203

Takeshi Shinozaki, Mitsuo Yamazaki, Ryuichi Hayashi, Masakazu Miyazaki, Toru Ugumori, Masahisa Saikawa, Satoshi Ebihara

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Keywords: Melanoma of the Lacrimal Sac, surgical resection, distant metastasis

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2005 Volume 15 Issue 3 Pages 203-206

DOI https://doi.org/10.5106/jjshns.15.203

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Abstract

Malignancy of the lacrimal sac is rare, and primary malignant melanoma in this region is extremely rare. Its current management consists of surgical excision, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy, but its prognosis is poor. We present a case of malignant melanoma of the lacrimal sac that masqueraded as chronic dacryocystitis. The patient underwent resection and radiotherapy (3OGy). The patient died because of distant metastasis nine months later.

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