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Iris metastasis in a patient with small cell lung cancer : a case report
Joint Authors
Sakellakis, Minas
Peroukides, Stavros
Iconomou, Gregoris
Kalofonos, Haralambos
Source
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 18, Issue 4 (30 Apr. 2016), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2016-04-30
Country of Publication
United Arab Emirates
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction: Small cell carcinoma constitutes the most aggressive type of lung cancer, with the greatest propensity for early disseminated disease.
Although commonly neglected due to its rarity and the presence of other comorbidities, cases of iris metastasis from small cell lung cancer have been reported in the literature.
Case Presentation: We present the case of a 76-year-old female.
Once diagnosed, the patient already had disseminated disease with metastatic foci found in the spleen, liver, and brain.
The patient received six cycles of combination carboplatin/etoposide chemotherapy, followed by cranial irradiation.
After an initial response, two months after the completion of cranial irradiation, the patient complained of visual impairment and was referred to an ophthalmologist.
A diagnosis of secondary glaucoma was made, caused by metastasis to the left iris.
Conclusions: Physicians should be aware of this rare site of metastasis.
Early diagnosis is of paramount importance in order to effectively prevent the significant morbidity this condition can cause if left untreated.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sakellakis, Minas& Peroukides, Stavros& Iconomou, Gregoris& Kalofonos, Haralambos. 2016. Iris metastasis in a patient with small cell lung cancer : a case report. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal،Vol. 18, no. 4, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-679179
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sakellakis, Minas…[et al.]. Iris metastasis in a patient with small cell lung cancer : a case report. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal Vol. 18, no. 4 (Apr. 2016), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-679179
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sakellakis, Minas& Peroukides, Stavros& Iconomou, Gregoris& Kalofonos, Haralambos. Iris metastasis in a patient with small cell lung cancer : a case report. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. 2016. Vol. 18, no. 4, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-679179
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 2-3
Record ID
BIM-679179