Melanotic paraganglioma of the orbit: a case report

Acta Neuropathol. 1989;79(3):340-6. doi: 10.1007/BF00294673.

Abstract

A paraganglioma of the orbit in a 21-year-old woman is presented, containing oculo-cutaneous melanin in many tumor cells, occasionally adjacent to neurosecretory granules, and in macrophages. This tumor expands the list of neuroectodermal tumors with potential melaninization.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Melanins / analysis
  • Orbital Neoplasms / analysis
  • Orbital Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Orbital Neoplasms / ultrastructure
  • Paraganglioma / analysis
  • Paraganglioma / pathology*
  • Paraganglioma / ultrastructure

Substances

  • Melanins