Related Experiment Video
Updated: Sep 25, 2026

Laparoscopic Pancreatoduodenectomy for Pancreatic Cancer Using In-Situ No-Touch Isolation Technique
Published on: February 2, 2022
Carcinoma of pancreas presenting as a decrease in visual acuity
Maher Nasser1, Mahmoud Haj, Faress Nassar
1Department of Medicine E and Ambulatory Surgery, Western Galilee Hospital, Nahariya, Israel.
Abstract:
Recent unilateral decrease in visual acuity of a 72-year-old woman was the background of a comprehensive medical investigation that led to the definitive diagnosis of metastatic pancreatic carcinoma. Visual improvement was achieved after ocular irradiation but the patient died two months later because of bilateral pneumonia and sepsis. Ocular metastasis from advanced carcinoma of various organs is well known and usually is an indicative sign of poor prognosis. Ocular metastases from pancreatic carcinoma are extremely rare, and to the best of our knowledge, it has not been reported previously in English. It should be emphasized that unilateral decrease in visual acuity must be thoroughly investigated.
Related Concept Videos
Acute Pancreatitis II: Clinical Manifestations and Management
Chronic Pancreatitis I: Introduction
Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas, which occurs when the immune system becomes active and causes swelling, pain, and disruptions in organ function. Pancreatitis can manifest as either an acute or chronic condition.
Acute pancreatitis arises suddenly and lasts for a brief duration, while chronic pancreatitis is a long-term affliction...
Diabetic Retinopathy
Acute Pancreatitis I: Introduction
Chronic Pancreatitis I: Introduction
Chronic Pancreatitis II: Pathophysiology

