Multivisceral metastases from choroidal melanoma: a case report
- Advances in Ophthalmology & Visual System
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Yonli yempabou Hugues Arnaud, Imane Jeddou, Djibril Adedoyin Yaya-oye, Yassine Mouzari, Abdelbarre Oubaaz
Abstract
Aim: To describe a case of choroidal melanoma metastasis.
Case presentation: This is a case of a 39-year-old female patient diagnosed with choroidal
melanoma of the right eye. Initial extension exam was negative; treatment consisted of
enucleation of the tumor. The patient was subsequently lost. The evolution was marked
by the appearance of multivisceral metastasis which were diagnosed at re-evaluation. The
patient died after a short treatment of chemotherapy.
Conclusion: choroidal melanoma is a rare disease with a severe prognosis that requires
appropriate treatment and regular follow-up.
Keywords
metastases, melanoma, choroid
