Brain metastases from choroidal melanoma are rare and usually have a grave prognosis. A case of successfully treated late isolated brain metastasis from choroidal melanoma is described. A 35-year-old man presented wit...Brain metastases from choroidal melanoma are rare and usually have a grave prognosis. A case of successfully treated late isolated brain metastasis from choroidal melanoma is described. A 35-year-old man presented with epileptic seizures of recent origin, 9 years following enucleation for choroidal melanoma. Imaging studies revealed a lesion of the right frontal lobe that was surgically removed. Results of pathologic examination were compatible with metastatic choroidal melanoma. The patient is a symptomatic 5 years post-operatively. Late isolated brain metastases from uveal melanoma may be treatable by local resection. Close, lifelong follow-up is required to diagnose and aggressively treat metastatic disease.展开更多
文摘Brain metastases from choroidal melanoma are rare and usually have a grave prognosis. A case of successfully treated late isolated brain metastasis from choroidal melanoma is described. A 35-year-old man presented with epileptic seizures of recent origin, 9 years following enucleation for choroidal melanoma. Imaging studies revealed a lesion of the right frontal lobe that was surgically removed. Results of pathologic examination were compatible with metastatic choroidal melanoma. The patient is a symptomatic 5 years post-operatively. Late isolated brain metastases from uveal melanoma may be treatable by local resection. Close, lifelong follow-up is required to diagnose and aggressively treat metastatic disease.