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Melanomalytic glaucoma secondary to iris melanoma
S Ajamil Rodanés1, C García-Álvarez1, M A Saornil Alvarez1
1Unidad de Tumores Intraoculares, Servicio de Oftalmología y Radioterapia, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valladolid, Valladolid, España.
Archivos De La Sociedad Espanola De Oftalmologia
|October 18, 2016
Summary
A case of unilateral ocular hypertension revealed iris melanoma causing secondary glaucoma. Surgical resection and brachytherapy effectively managed this rare condition.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Oncology
Background:
- Iris melanoma is a rare intraocular tumor.
- Unilateral glaucoma can be a presenting sign of ocular malignancy.
Observation:
- A 35-year-old male presented with unilateral ocular hypertension (40mmHg) in the right eye.
- Anterior segment examination revealed a melanotic lesion with extension into the anterior chamber angle.
Findings:
- Excisional biopsy confirmed iris melanoma.
- Secondary melanomalytic glaucoma was diagnosed.
- Adjuvant episcleral brachytherapy was administered.
Implications:
- Early diagnosis and multimodal treatment are crucial for managing iris melanoma and secondary glaucoma.
- Imaging studies are vital in cases of unilateral glaucoma with trabecular meshwork pigmentation.
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