title: Progressive Scleral Necrosis following I-125 Plaque Radiotherapy for Ciliochoroidal Melanoma with Protruding Extraocular Mass.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The aim of this study was to describe the side effects of I-125 brachytherapy in the treatment of uveal melanoma.
  
  
  METHODS
  This study was conducted as a case report.
  
  
  RESULTS
  We report a case of scleral necrosis and protruding episcleral mass following the treatment of uveal melanoma with I-125 brachytherapy.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Scleral necrosis after plaque radiotherapy can clinically simulate tumor recurrence with extraocular extension. The management of uveal melanoma requires a careful clinical follow-up, weighing the implications of treatment morbidity and mortality.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
authors.forename: Jordan R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Hill
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
authors.forename: Zélia M
authors.initials: ZM
authors.lastname: Corrêa
keywords: Choroidal melanoma; I-125 plaque radiotherapy; Scleral necrosis