Choroidal metastases as the sole initial presentation of metastatic lung cancer: Case report and review of literature

Authors

  • S Salah Department of Internal medicine/ Medical Oncology, King Hussein Cancer Center, Al-Jubeiha, Amman
  • J Khader Department of Radiation Oncology, King Hussein Cancer Center, Al-Jubeiha, Amman
  • Y Yousef Department of Surgery/Ophthalmology, King Hussein Cancer Center, Al-Jubeiha, Amman
  • A Salem Department of Radiation Oncology, King Hussein Cancer Center, Al-Jubeiha, Amman
  • M Al-Hussaini Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, King Hussein Cancer Center, Al-Jubeiha, Amman
  • R Al-Asady Department of Radiology, King Hussein Cancer Center, Al-Jubeiha, Amman

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/nepjoph.v4i2.6559

Keywords:

Choroid, lung cancer, metastasis, radiation therapy

Abstract

Background: Choroidal metastasis as an initial presenting feature of metastatic lung cancer is exceedingly rare. External beam radiotherapy (EBRT) is an effective and widely accepted therapeutic modality. However, data addressing the effectiveness of other treatment strategies is limited. Herein, we present a patient with choroidal metastases secondary to lung cancer and review the relevant literature.

Case report: A 25-year-old male presented with deterioration of vision. His evaluation revealed bilateral choroidal metastasis secondary to adenocarcinoma of the lung. Unfortunately, his vision continued to deteriorate despite treatment with EBRT and chemotherapy.

Conclusion: Metastatic lung cancer can manifest with choroidal metastasis as an initial presentation.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/nepjoph.v4i2.6559

Nepal J Ophthalmol 2012; 4 (2): 339-342

 

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Published

2012-07-27

How to Cite

Salah, S., Khader, J., Yousef, Y., Salem, A., Al-Hussaini, M., & Al-Asady, R. (2012). Choroidal metastases as the sole initial presentation of metastatic lung cancer: Case report and review of literature. Nepalese Journal of Ophthalmology, 4(2), 339–342. https://doi.org/10.3126/nepjoph.v4i2.6559

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 2 (2012)

Section

Case Reports

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