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Cheng, Tiffany

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1149-155X

Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic Hospital

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Radiotherapy for malignant melanoma of the lacrimal sac
Cheng, Tiffany , Yu, Nathan Y. , Seetharam, ­Mahesh , Patel, Samir H. , Cheng, Tiffany W , Yu, Nathan

Rare Tumors | November 11, 2020 | Volume: 12 | Issue: No issue available | Pages: No page available

10.1177/2036361320971943 Get It

Malignant melanoma of the lacrimal sac is an exceptionally rare tumor with a poor prognosis. We report two cases of malignant melanoma of the lacrimal sac: a 73 year-old female treated with primary surgical resection and a 75 year-old male treated with surgical resection, adjuvant proton beam radiotherapy, and adjuvant immunotherapy. We discuss the role of post-operative proton beam therapy and recent advancements in immunotherapy. These cases highlight the importance of early diagnosis and multi-modality treatment in this aggressive malignancy.