Pigmented Epithelioid Melanocytoma of the Cheek, Orbit, and Intracranial Cavity: A Case Report.

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Citation: Ocular Oncology & Pathology. 4(1):57-60, 2017 DecPMID: 29344501Institution: MedStar Washington Hospital CenterDepartment: OphthalmologyForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Journal ArticleSubject headings: PubMed-not-MEDLINE -- Not indexedYear: 2017ISSN:
  • 2296-4657
Name of journal: Ocular oncology and pathologyAbstract: Pigmented epithelioid melanocytoma (PEM) of the skin has been rarely reported in ophthalmology. The purpose of this case report is to present a young male born with a progressive, hyperpigmented lesion involving the orbit and intracranial cavity diagnosed as PEM. The case is unique given the young age and the size, multifocality, and growth of this tumor. Identification of this lesion is paramount due to its low-grade malignant potential.All authors: Dufresne CR, Goodglick TA, Johal JS, Johnson ER, Korchak ME, Sabet SJFiscal year: FY2017Digital Object Identifier: Date added to catalog: 2018-01-22
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Pigmented epithelioid melanocytoma (PEM) of the skin has been rarely reported in ophthalmology. The purpose of this case report is to present a young male born with a progressive, hyperpigmented lesion involving the orbit and intracranial cavity diagnosed as PEM. The case is unique given the young age and the size, multifocality, and growth of this tumor. Identification of this lesion is paramount due to its low-grade malignant potential.

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