Choroidal melanoma metastasizing to maxillofacial bones
2007
Choroidal Melanoma Metastasis to Facial Bones
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Pandey Manoj, Prakash Om, Mathews Anitha, Nayak Nileena, Ramachandran Krishnankutty
Primary Institution: Regional Cancer Centre, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
Conclusion
Choroidal melanoma can metastasize to maxillofacial bones, which is a rare occurrence.
Supporting Evidence
- Choroidal melanoma is the most common primary intraocular malignant tumor.
- Metastasis to facial bones is rare and has not been documented before.
- The patient was successfully treated by surgery and is free of recurrences after two years.
Takeaway
A woman had a rare type of eye cancer that spread to her cheek bones, but doctors were able to remove it successfully.
Methodology
The patient underwent surgery to remove the tumor and received radiotherapy afterward.
Participant Demographics
50-year-old female
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