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Bilateral ciliary body melanomas
W J Waterhouse1, P D Fries, D H Char
1Department of Ophthalmology, University of California, San Francisco, CA 94143.
Summary
This report details a rare case of bilateral primary ciliary body melanomas in a 78-year-old woman. Both tumors were successfully treated with iridocyclectomy, with histopathology confirming type B spindle cell melanomas.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Primary ciliary body melanoma is a rare intraocular tumor.
- Bilateral occurrence of this condition is exceptionally uncommon.
Observation:
- A 78-year-old woman presented with bilateral primary ciliary body melanomas.
- The tumors manifested six months apart.
- Both lesions were treated with iridocyclectomy.
Findings:
- Histopathological examination confirmed both tumors as type B spindle cell melanomas.
- This represents the first reported instance of bilateral ciliary body melanomas.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of vigilant monitoring for fellow eye involvement in ciliary body melanoma.
- Contributes to the understanding of rare ocular tumor presentations.
- Informs potential management strategies for bilateral ocular melanomas.