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Orbital melanoma

D H Char, R D Stone, A R Irvine

    Annals of Ophthalmology
    |August 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    Metastatic choroidal melanoma can spread to the opposite eye socket. Orbital computerized tomographic scans aid in diagnosing this rare metastasis in patients with a history of choroidal melanoma.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Oncology

    Background:

    • Choroidal melanoma is a primary intraocular malignancy.
    • Metastasis of choroidal melanoma is uncommon but can occur.

    Observation:

    • A rare case of choroidal melanoma metastasizing to the contralateral orbit is presented.
    • Diagnostic imaging modalities including ultrasound and orbital computerized tomographic scans were utilized.

    Findings:

    • The presented case demonstrates metastatic orbital melanoma.
    • Imaging findings are consistent with secondary involvement of the orbit.

    Implications:

    • Suspicion of metastatic orbital melanoma is warranted in patients with a history of choroidal melanoma presenting with a contralateral orbital mass.
    • Early diagnosis through imaging is crucial for appropriate patient management.