Choroidal metastases as a presenting sign after 24 years of a primary breast cancer.
A case of relapsing breast carcinoma presenting with acute visual loss secondary to choroidal metastases is described. Relapse occurred 24 years after surgery and radiotherapy for primary lesion and spared the loco-regional area. Such a long remission period is unusual.
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Department of Medicine (Oncology division), Santokba-Durlabhji Memorial Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan.
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D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000556:secondary*; D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D002830:Choroid Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000556:secondary*; D003520:Cyclophosphamide / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D005472:Fluorouracil / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D008727:Methotrexate / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008875:Middle Aged
D003520:Cyclophosphamide; D005472:Fluorouracil; D008727:Methotrexate