Conjunctival Malignant Melanoma Mimicking As a Chalazion

Abstract

Conjunctival melanoma is an uncommon tumour with an incidence of 0.3-0.8 cases / million population. It is likely to recur and carries an overall mortality rate of approximately 30 %. The mean age at diagnosis is 53 years (± 11 years) and like other tumours, its incidence increases with advancing age and sun exposure1,2.