Primary malignant melanoma of the optic nerve sheath: a case report

Surgical Neurology
Sandeep MohindraRamandeep Singh Mankoo

Abstract

Primary malignant melanoma of the optic nerve or its sheath, without choroidal involvement, is rare. A case of primary malignant melanoma of the optic nerve in a 67-year-old man is presented. With a preserved vision, normal fundoscopy makes the correct preoperative diagnosis a real challenge. Proptosis, as a sole presentation of this lesion, has not been described earlier. Microsurgical excision of such a lesion from the optic nerve saves vision and may be considered a satisfactory management option in selected cases.

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