A Choroidal Melanoma With Ciliary Body Involvement in a Young Female
Yen Sheong Lai, Ismail Shatriah, Yee Lin Lo, Koon Ling Koh, Jayaraman Kogilavaani
TL;DR
A rare case of choroidal melanoma involving the ciliary body is reported in a young Chinese woman, highlighting the need for close monitoring due to its high metastasis risk.
Contribution
This case report adds to the limited literature on choroidal melanoma with ciliary body involvement in young and Asian populations.
Findings
Choroidal melanoma with ciliary body involvement is rare in young adults and Asians.
The patient underwent enucleation due to the high risk of metastasis associated with ciliary body involvement.
The case emphasizes the importance of monitoring for potential metastasis in such rare presentations.
Abstract
Choroidal melanoma with ciliary body involvement is rare, especially in young adults and Asians. Here, we report the case of a young, healthy Chinese woman who complained of decreased vision in the left eye for one week. Her ocular examination and imaging were suggestive of choroidal melanoma involving the ciliary body. The patient underwent enucleation of the left eye. Close monitoring was needed, as the involvement of the ciliary body in choroidal melanoma is associated with a high risk of metastasis.
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Taxonomy
TopicsOcular Oncology and Treatments · Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management · Retinal Development and Disorders