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Retinal pigment epithelial tumor in a young Asian female.
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European journal of ophthalmology [Eur J Ophthalmol] 2009 May-Jun; Vol. 19 (3), pp. 487-9. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- Purpose: To report a case of low-grade adenocarcinoma of the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) in a young Asian woman.<br />Methods: Interventional case report with histopathologic correlation.<br />Results: A 28-year-old Asian woman with a year-long history of floaters presented with a dark pigmented lesion in the right eye. Partial lamellar sclerouvectomy was performed and histopathology revealed a retina pigment epithelial neoplasm consistent with a low-grade adenocarcinoma. The patient responded well to the surgery with no complications.<br />Conclusions: Neoplasms of RPE are rare but must be differentiated from choroidal melanoma, as they do not tend to metastasize. Local resection can be a good option for peripheral RPE tumors.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1120-6721
- Volume :
- 19
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- European journal of ophthalmology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 19396802
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/112067210901900329