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Malignant melanoma of the cornea after blunt trauma

We report the case of a 67-year-old woman who presented with a persisting corneal erosion after blunt injury. Six years later, a highly prominent corneal tumor had developed at the site of the initial erosion. Histological analysis revealed a malignant melanoma. This case provides evidence that malignant melanoma may be a long-term complication of corneal epithelial disorders.

Aged Cornea/injuries* Corneal Diseases/diagnosis Corneal Diseases/etiology* Eye Injuries/complications* Eye Injuries/diagnosis Eye Neoplasms/diagnosis* Eye Neoplasms/etiology* Female Humans Melanoma/diagnosis Melanoma/etiology* Wounds; Nonpenetrating/complications* Wounds; Nonpenetrating/diagnosis

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