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Choroidal melanoma metastasizing to maxillofacial bones
Manoj Pandey1, Om Prakash, Anitha Mathews
1Division of Surgical Oncology, Regional Cancer Centre, Trivandrum, Kerala, India. manojpandey@vsnl.com
World Journal of Surgical Oncology
|March 10, 2007
Summary
This study reports a rare case of choroidal melanoma metastasizing to maxillofacial bones. This finding is unusual as choroidal melanoma typically spreads to the liver and lungs, not facial bones.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Oncology
- Maxillofacial Surgery
Background:
- Melanomas are malignant neoplasms of melanocytic origin, frequently affecting skin and mucous membranes.
- Intraocular melanoma is the most common malignant tumor within the eye in adults.
Observation:
- A 50-year-old female presented with a two-month history of painless, progressive swelling in the right cheek.
- Examination revealed a hard, bony mass in the right zygomatic region, causing vision loss.
Findings:
- Investigations confirmed the swelling as choroidal melanoma that had metastasized to the zygomatic bone.
- This represents a rare instance of metastasis to facial bones, as choroidal melanoma commonly affects the liver and lungs.
Implications:
- This case highlights the potential for rare metastatic patterns in choroidal melanoma.
- Understanding these unusual presentations is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning in maxillofacial oncology.