Secondary ocular malignancies: A review

Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2021 Mar;49(2):161-168. doi: 10.1111/ceo.13889. Epub 2021 Jan 10.

Abstract

Secondary ocular malignancies most commonly spread to the choroid. Previously, the prognosis was poor however, with newer treatments including immunotherapy, patient's life expectancy have increased. It is therefore, important that ophthalmologists diagnose this condition in a timely manner and offer treatment to maximize visual potential and refer them on to oncology colleagues in order to optimize their systemic treatment for their primary cancer.

Keywords: metastatic tumour; pathology; retinal imaging; tumours.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Choroid
  • Eye Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Eye Neoplasms* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Immunotherapy
  • Prognosis