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Implantation and Evaluation of Melanoma in the Murine Choroid via Optical Coherence Tomography
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Choroidal melanoma in a young man: case report
E Moragrega-Adame1, C Velasco, A Rodríguez
1Department of Ultrasonography, Hospital Luis Sanchez Bulnes, Asociación Para Evitar la Ceguera en México IAP, Ciudad de México, Mexico. dremoragrega@gmail.com
Acta Clinica Croatica
|February 26, 2013
Summary
A blind eye experienced severe pain due to a choroidal melanoma. Routine ultrasonography of blind eyes is recommended for early detection of tumors.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Oncology
Background:
- A 21-year-old male presented with a blind left eye, a consequence of trauma three years prior.
- The patient reported eight days of severe left eye pain, headache, and vomiting, alongside a 10 kg weight loss.
Observation:
- Clinical examination revealed total retinal detachment with an underlying pigmented lesion.
- Ocular ultrasonography identified a dome-shaped tumor with homogeneous structure, low reflectivity, and vascularity, indicative of choroidal melanoma.
Findings:
- Histopathological examination of the enucleated eye confirmed a spindle cell choroidal melanoma.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering intraocular tumors in blind eyes presenting with pain.
- Routine ultrasonography is crucial for diagnosing conditions like choroidal melanoma in visually impaired eyes.
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