CT and MRI findings in relapsing primary malignant melanoma of the lacrimal sac: a case report and brief literature review
Abstract Background Primary lacrimal sac melanoma is an extremely rare condition with fewer than 50 cases reported so far. Clinically, its symptoms resemble those of dacryocystitis, leading to frequent misdiagnosis. During diagnosis, imaging examination is often performed to differentiate tumors fro...
Main Authors: | Ju-Wei Shao, Jian-Hua Yin, Shu-Tian Xiang, Qian He, Hong Zhou, Wei Su |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-05-01
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Series: | BMC Ophthalmology |
Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12886-020-01356-6 |
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