Metastatic cutaneous malignant melanoma of the vitreous and retina.
A case of cutaneous malignant melanoma metastasising to the retina in a 71-year-old patient who presented with vitreous opacities is discussed. In view of the increasing incidence of cutaneous malignant melanoma in our community the possibility of ocular metastases merits consideration.
Best
S J
SJ
Department of Ophthalmology, Auckland Hospital, New Zealand.
Taylor
W
W
Allen
J P
JP
D000368:Aged; D005134:Eye Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000556:secondary*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000473:pathology; D008545:Melanoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000556:secondary*; D009900:Optic Nerve / Q000473:pathology; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D014821:Vitrectomy; D014822:Vitreous Body / Q000473:pathology