Malignancy in the Blind Painful Eye: Two Case Reports
Author Information
Author(s): Patrícia Rusa Pereira, Alexandre Nakao Odashiro, João Pessoa Souza Filho, Vinicius S Saraiva, David Gerardo Camoriano, Miguel N Burnier Jr
Primary Institution: Federal University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Hypothesis
Is it important to rule out intraocular malignancy in patients with a blind painful eye?
Conclusion
It is crucial to rule out intraocular malignancy in blind painful eyes, especially in patients without regular ophthalmological follow-up.
Supporting Evidence
- Both cases involved Caucasian men with a blind painful eye.
- Histopathological examinations revealed a malignant uveal melanoma and a well-differentiated B-cell lymphoma.
- Enucleation was performed to relieve pain in both cases.
Takeaway
Sometimes, when a person's eye is blind and hurts, there might be a hidden tumor inside. Doctors need to check for this to help the patient.
Methodology
Two case reports of patients with blind painful eyes who underwent enucleation and histopathological examination.
Limitations
The study is based on only two cases, which may not represent the broader population.
Participant Demographics
Two Caucasian men, aged 57 and 54.
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