Choroidal Metastasis Reduced by Radiotherapy
Author Information
Author(s): Koichiro Kanazawa, Shinnosuke Oishi, Akihiko Sakamoto, Kuniaki Tanabe, Kazutaka Sugiyama, Akihiko Matsumoto, Akari Arakawa, Hiromi Matsunaga, Takafumi Harada, Haruki Kume
Primary Institution: Yaizu City Hospital
Hypothesis
Can radiotherapy effectively reduce choroidal metastasis from renal cell carcinoma?
Conclusion
Radiotherapy led to a significant reduction in choroidal metastasis in a patient with renal cell carcinoma.
Supporting Evidence
- Radiotherapy was administered for choroidal metastasis from RCC, which led to a reduction in metastatic lesions.
- The patient was diagnosed with left RCC with multiple pulmonary metastases.
- Choroidal metastasis was treated with local radiotherapy resulting in significant reduction.
- Visual impairment should prompt consideration of intraocular metastasis in renal cell carcinoma patients.
Takeaway
A man with kidney cancer had eye problems because of cancer spreading to his eye, but after getting radiation treatment, the cancer in his eye got smaller.
Methodology
The patient received stereotactic radiotherapy (30 Gy in 10 fractions) for choroidal metastasis.
Limitations
Full visual recovery was not achieved due to age-related cataracts and persistent retinal detachment.
Participant Demographics
A man in his eighties with a history of renal cell carcinoma and pulmonary metastasis.
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