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Bilateral choroidal metastasis from carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid gland
Author(s) -
Ilhan H Deniz,
Öner F Hakan,
Sarıoglu Sülen,
Lebe Banu,
Saatci A Osman
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
clinical and experimental ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.3
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1442-9071
pISSN - 1442-6404
DOI - 10.1111/j.1442-9071.2005.00946.x
Subject(s) - medicine , parotid gland , carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma , pleomorphic adenoma , parotidectomy , serous fluid , pathology , metastasis , carcinoma , radiation therapy , lung , salivary gland , radiology , cancer
The histological, clinical and angiographic findings are reported of a 34‐year‐old man with bilateral visual loss who had left parotidectomy with subsequent radiotherapy due to carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid gland 1 year before. Funduscopy disclosed choroidal masses with surrounding serous retinal detachment in both posterior poles. At the time of ocular diagnosis, lung, pleura and pharynx metastases had recently been revealed. Because of the extent of disease and its poor prognosis, no treatment was offered. Although parotid gland carcinoma usually spreads via lymphatics, choroidal involvement may rarely occur due to haematogenous dissemination.