Oncology

Ocular Manifestations of Hematological Cancers

Understand the potential ophthalmic involvement of these malignancies.

Adwaita Nag, MBBS, MS, FICO, FMRF, MRCSEd, and Asma Ayub Ansari, MBBS, MS, FRCS Glasgow, MRCSEd, FICO

Ocular Toxicity From New Oncology Agents

While these drug innovations are exciting, we need to be on alert for a range of ocular complications with this patient population.

Sarah Touhami, MD, PhD

Choroidal Metastasis From Lung Adenocarcinoma

Diagnosis of choroidal malignancy should prompt a workup for systemic disease in patients with no known history of cancer.

Weilin Song, MD; Julie K. Kwon, MD; Basil K. Williams Jr, MD; and Jayanth Sridhar, MD

Reducing Chemotherapy Duration for High-Risk Retinoblastoma

Three cycles may offer comparable clinical benefit to six cycles while reducing treatment burden.

Madison M. Woods, BA; Robert J. Medina, BA; and Carol L. Shields, MD

Features of Choroidal Tuberculoma

Findings on OCT uncovered a rare ocular condition.

Soulaymane Rachda, MD; Yassine Elkhalifa, MD; Selma Ouazzani Touhami, MD; Niima Elfahli, MD; Younes Tlemçani, MD, PhD; Sarah Belghmaidi, MD, PhD; Ibtissam Hajji, MD, PhD; and Abdeljalil Moutaouakil, MD, PhD

Surgical Management of Retinal Detachment in Uveal Melanoma

Addressing this complication requires careful planning and follow-up.

Rodrigo Anguita, MBBS, MD, FEBO, FICO, and Lyndon da Cruz, MA, MBBS, PhD, FRCOphth, FRACO

The Role of Ultrasonography in Choroidal Melanoma

Tumor shape, readily identified on ultrasound, may have significant prognostic value.

Eugenia M. Ramos-Dávila, MD, and Lauren A. Dalvin, MD

Neoplastic Masqueraders of Uveitis

Remember these various ocular malignancies as you prepare your differential diagnosis.

Ioanna Ploumi, MSc; Konstantina Riri, MD, MSc; and Sofia Androudi, MD, PhD

Does Iris Color Matter in Uveal Melanoma?

Research confirms that light eyes are a risk factor.

Charles DeYoung, BA; Alexandra R. Zaloga, BA; Rolika Bansal, MD; and Carol L. Shields, MD

Tissue Glue-Assisted Plaque Radiotherapy for Uveal Melanoma

A potentially safer approach for eyes with a thin sclera.

Robert J. Medina, BA; Madison M. Woods, BA; Rolika Bansal, MD; and Carol L. Shields, MD

Combination Therapy for Metastatic Uveal Melanoma

A look at the response of large choroidal metastatic melanoma to treatment with darovasertib and crizotinib.

Lauren B. Yeager, MD, and Brian P. Marr, MD

A Masquerade: Leukemia Retinopathy or Viral Infection?

Ocular symptoms thought to be related to malaria turned out to be signs of systemic malignancy.

Brian Wollocko, MD; Samuel Gelnick, MD; and Eric Shrier, DO, FAAO

Lessons From a Case of Primary Intraocular Lymphoma

Here’s how we were able to narrow in on this diagnosis.

Flavius Beca, MD

Ocular Effects of CAR-T Cell Therapy

Know the risks and potential therapeutic benefits associated with this treatment modality.

Lars H. Andersen, MD; Jaskirat S. Takhar, MD; and Jose J. Echegaray, MD

Conditional Survival of Patients With Uveal Melanoma

Factoring in years of metastasis-free survival may lead to an improved prognosis.

Harrison S. Fellheimer, BA; Madison M. Woods, BA; Joseph D. DeSimone, BS; and Carol L. Shields, MD

The Benefits of Vitrectomy for Uveal Melanoma

The use of vitrectomy techniques is the only way to maximize the best possible vision for patients with uveal melanoma.

Tara A. McCannel, MD, PhD

Choroidal Melanoma: Does Skin Tone Matter?

The literature shows that Fitzpatrick skin type can affect the prognosis and outcomes of cancers.

Irwin Leventer, BA; Kevin R. Card, BS; and Carol L. Shields, MD

Cogan-Reese Syndrome: an Iris Melanoma Masquerader

This case highlights the overlap in presentation and distinguishing signs to look for.

Mallory E. Bowers, PhD; Sara E. Lally, MD; and Carol L. Shields, MD

Spontaneous Hyphema From Small Cell Lung Cancer Metastasis

External beam radiation therapy can be a good option to control ocular manifestations when systemic disease is widespread.

Eric Lien, BS; Ferris Bayasi, MD; and Carol L. Shields, MD

A Melanoma Masquerader: Choroidal Vortex Vein Varix

Imaging and diagnostic pearls to help you distinguish a rare type of benign choroidal mass.

Lawrence Chiang, BA; G. Brandon Caudill, MD; and Carol L. Shields, MD