Case of a Rare Tumor with Eye Metastasis
Author Information
Author(s): Ali Fuat Atmaca, Serkan Altınova, Abdullah Erdem Canda, Ozcan M. Fuat, Suleyman Alıcı, Leyla Memıs, M. Derya Balbay
Primary Institution: Ankara Ataturk Training and Research Hospital
Conclusion
The patient had a rare extragonadal nonseminomatous germ cell tumor with orbital metastasis, which showed some initial response to chemotherapy but ultimately led to the patient's death.
Supporting Evidence
- The tumor was diagnosed as a primary nonseminomatous extragonadal germ cell tumor with orbital metastasis.
- Chemotherapy caused some regression in the orbital mass but no change in the retroperitoneal tumor size.
- The patient experienced a rapid progression of the disease after initial symptom relief.
Takeaway
A man had a big tumor in his belly that spread to his eye. Doctors tried to help him with medicine, but he got worse and sadly passed away.
Methodology
The patient was treated with BEP chemotherapy and monitored for tumor marker levels and symptoms.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 31-year-old man.
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