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Retinal pigment epithelial tumor in a young Asian female.

Authors :
Palamar M
Shields CL
Marr BP
Eagle RC Jr
Shields JA
Source :
European journal of ophthalmology [Eur J Ophthalmol] 2009 May-Jun; Vol. 19 (3), pp. 487-9.
Publication Year :
2009

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