Ocular metastasis of lung adenocarcinoma with ELM4-ALK translocation: A case report with a review of the literature
Open Access
- 1 July 2013
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Medknow in Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology
- Vol. 27 (3) , 187-192
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sjopt.2013.06.011
Abstract
Choroidal metastasis is the most common intraocular neoplasm and is associated with significant morbidity. In a small percentage of patients, ocular manifestation may be the initial presentation of a systemic malignancy and can be diagnostically difficult to distinguish from ocular primary malignancies. Herein, we present a case of a never-smoker whose ocular pathology was integral to the diagnosis and management of a lung adenocarcinoma harboring a rare oncogene. Through this case, we have explored important diagnostic and therapeutic considerations of pulmonary metastases to the choroid.Keywords
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