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A CASE REPORT OF CHOROIDAL MALIGNANT MELANOMA

UMA MAHESWARI M

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Malignant melanoma of the choroid is the most common primary intra ocular tumour disease in adults in USA. It is relatively uncommon in blacks. It is most often found in sixth decade and very rare below 20 years. Median age is about 55 years.

 


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