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[Ring iris melanoma].

C Danielescu1, Crenguta Marcu, D Chiselită

  • 1Clinica Oftalmologică, Spitalul Clinic de UrgentE "SF. Spiridon" Iaşi.

Oftalmologia (Bucharest, Romania : 1990)
|December 16, 2004
PubMed
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A rare diffuse iris melanoma caused secondary glaucoma, necessitating eye removal despite good vision. This aggressive uveal melanoma subtype has a poorer prognosis than other iris melanomas.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Diffuse (ring) iris melanoma is a rare intraocular tumor.
  • Secondary glaucoma can complicate iris melanoma management.

Observation:

  • A case of diffuse iris melanoma with secondary glaucoma is presented.
  • The tumor's extension and high intraocular pressure (IOP) led to enucleation.
  • Despite high IOP, the eye initially had good visual acuity.

Findings:

  • Pathology confirmed diffuse iris melanoma with extension to the anterior chamber angle and ciliary processes.
  • This rare uveal melanoma subtype demonstrates aggressive behavior.

Implications:

  • Early diagnosis and management are crucial for diffuse iris melanoma.
  • The prognosis for diffuse iris melanoma is generally worse than for other iris melanomas.
  • Enucleation may be required even with preserved visual acuity due to tumor extension and IOP.