The triad of bilateral retinoblastoma, dysplastic naevus syndrome and multiple cutaneous malignant melanomas: a case report and review of the literature

Melanoma Res. 2002 Apr;12(2):179-82. doi: 10.1097/00008390-200204000-00012.

Abstract

We report a case of a patient with the triad of retinoblastoma, dysplastic naevus syndrome (DNS) and multiple cutaneous melanomas. The combination of retinoblastoma and DNS is a significant risk factor for the development of cutaneous melanoma. This risk extends to family members. We recommend that survivors of (inherited) retinoblastoma and their relatives are closely screened for the presence of dysplastic naevi.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Dysplastic Nevus Syndrome / pathology*
  • Eye Enucleation
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Melanoma / pathology*
  • Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / pathology*
  • Retinal Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Retinal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Retinoblastoma / pathology*
  • Retinoblastoma / surgery
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology*