Choroidal Eye Metastases from Primary Peritoneal Carcinoma: A Case Report
Author Information
Author(s): Thomakos Nikolaos, Galaal Khandra, Georgopoulos Georgios, Nagaraju Lakshmi, Hemming Dianne, Naik Raj
Primary Institution: Northern Gynaecological Oncology Centre, Gateshead Health NHS Trust
Hypothesis
Is there a documented case of choroidal metastasis in a patient with primary peritoneal carcinoma?
Conclusion
This case highlights the need for a high index of suspicion for eye metastases in patients with primary peritoneal carcinoma presenting with visual complaints.
Supporting Evidence
- Choroidal metastases from gynaecological primary are extremely rare.
- This case represents the first documented report of choroidal eye metastasis from primary peritoneal carcinoma.
- The patient had a history of borderline mucinous tumor and developed eye metastasis 21 months after PPC diagnosis.
Takeaway
This study talks about a woman who had a rare type of cancer that spread to her eye, showing that even cancers that usually don't spread to the eye can do so.
Methodology
The case of a 54-year-old woman with a history of borderline mucinous tumor and primary peritoneal carcinoma was described, along with a review of relevant literature.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
54-year-old Caucasian woman
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