Bilateral uveal metastases secondary to prostate adenocarcinoma

Conclusion: Uveal metastases can be the first site of systemic metastasis even long after initial diagnosis and treatment of prostate adenocarcinoma; the 17 years between this patient's treatment for adenocarcinoma and commencement of his ocular symptoms is the longest interval reported. Hormonal therapy, in conjunction with radiation therapy, can successfully reduce tumor burden in these patients and improve visual symptoms over time.
Source: Retinal Cases and Brief Reports - Category: Opthalmology Tags: Case Report Source Type: research