[Choroid melanoma associated with 2 other primary malignant lesions. Apropos of a case]

J Fr Ophtalmol. 1998 Feb;21(2):128-32.
[Article in French]

Abstract

A case of choroidal melanoma associated to two other primitive malignancies is reported. The patient, a 65-year-old woman had an amelanotic choroidal tumor of her left eye. In her clinical history was found a previously treated kidney carcinoma eight years ago. A choroidal metastasis was therefore diagnosed. After radiation therapy, an initial regression was observed. Fifteen months later, the tumor grew again. Enucleation was performed, and histopathology concluded on choroidal malignant melanoma. Three years later, a mammal carcinoma was discovered and treated by mammectomy. Her ophthalmologic and general status remained normal until now. Amelanotic choroidal tumors are difficult to diagnose. Regular follow-up can lead to a change in the diagnosis. The occurrence of multiple cancers is still not fully understood.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Breast Neoplasms / pathology
  • Breast Neoplasms / surgery
  • Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast / surgery
  • Carcinoma, Renal Cell / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Renal Cell / surgery
  • Choroid Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Choroid Neoplasms / radiotherapy
  • Choroid Neoplasms / surgery
  • Eye Enucleation
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Kidney Neoplasms / pathology
  • Kidney Neoplasms / surgery
  • Mastectomy
  • Melanoma, Amelanotic / pathology*
  • Melanoma, Amelanotic / radiotherapy
  • Melanoma, Amelanotic / surgery
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / pathology
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / surgery
  • Neoplasms, Second Primary / pathology*
  • Nephrectomy