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[Iris melanoma in a child].

L Griščíková, R Autrata, K Pramuková

    Ceska a Slovenska Oftalmologie : Casopis Ceske Oftalmologicke Spolecnosti a Slovenske Oftalmologicke Spolecnosti
    |February 23, 2017
    PubMed
    Summary

    This case study details a rare pediatric iris melanoma in a 12-year-old boy, successfully treated alongside secondary glaucoma. The patient achieved normal intraocular pressure and shows no signs of tumor recurrence.

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    VISUAL FUNCTIONS AFTER IMPLANTATION OF ACRYSOF MONOFOCAL INTRAOCULAR LENSES.

    Ceska a slovenska oftalmologie : casopis Ceske oftalmologicke spolecnosti a Slovenske oftalmologicke spolecnosti·2021

    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Pediatric Oncology

    Background:

    • Iris melanomas are exceptionally rare in pediatric populations.
    • Secondary glaucoma can be a challenging complication of ocular tumors.

    Observation:

    • A 12-year-old boy presented with spindle-cell type A iris melanoma.
    • The condition was pre-operatively associated with uncontrolled secondary glaucoma.

    Findings:

    • Surgical resection of the iris melanoma required lens extraction and intraocular lens implantation.
    • Antiglaucomatous surgery was necessary to manage persistently elevated intraocular pressure.

    Implications:

    • This case highlights the importance of early diagnosis and comprehensive management of rare pediatric iris melanomas.
    • Successful surgical intervention can lead to favorable outcomes, including normalized intraocular pressure and absence of tumor recurrence.

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