Ocular Oncology-Primary and Metastatic Malignancies

Med Clin North Am. 2021 May;105(3):531-550. doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2021.02.005. Epub 2021 Apr 2.ABSTRACTSeveral neoplastic processes can involve the eye, either primarily or secondary to a systemic malignancy. The most common primary tumors of the eye include conjunctival and uveal melanoma, retinoblastoma, conjunctival and intraocular lymphoma, and ocular surface squamous neoplasia. Metastatic spread from systemic malignancies, especially of the breast and lung, also can involve the eye. A combination of ophthalmologic examination, ancillary testing, and cytologic/histopathologic evaluation leads to accurate diagnosis. Management consists of surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy delivered in various forms.PMID:33926645 | DOI:10.1016/j.mcna.2021.02.005

Source: The Medical Clinics of North America - April 30, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: Basil K Williams Maura Di Nicola Source Type: research