Choroid metastases from transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder: a case report and a review of the literature.
A case of choroidal metastases as the initial manifestation of disseminated bladder cancer is presented. Ocular metastases are an extremely rare manifestation of bladder cancer and when present, usually are a late manifestation. The pathophysiology of ocular metastases is discussed and literature is surveyed.
D002295:Carcinoma, Transitional Cell / Q000473:pathology / Q000556:secondary*; D002830:Choroid Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000556:secondary*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011379:Prognosis; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*