Abstract

PurposeTo describe two eyes from two patients with multifocal primary intraocular melanoma. DesignTwo case reports. MethodsThe history and histologic findings in the enucleated eyes of two patients with multifocal intraocular melanoma are described in comparison to previously reported cases. Main outcome measuresPathologic examination of enucleated eyes. ResultsOne of the two eyes contained mixed cell type melanomas, and one eye contained spindle cell type melanomas. Examination of serial sections showed no continuity between the intraocular melanomas. There were no associated ocular or systemic conditions with the multifocal intraocular melanomas. ConclusionsMultifocal primary intraocular melanoma is rare. There is no known predisposing factor to this condition.

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