[Carcinoid tumor of the lung. An unusual form of ocular metastasis]. 1993

R Wertheimer, and M Maier, and H M Hofmann, and A Stanowsky, and M Weiss
Augenklinik, Technische Universität München, Klinikum rechts der Isar.

Carcinoid tumors are slowly and locally invasive growing neoplasms. Their main localization is in the ileum or in organs derived from the embryonic foregut, i.e. bronchus, stomach, pancreas and thyroid. The low rate of metastatic manifestation of about 10% indicates their potential malignancy. The endocrine effects vary. We describe the case of a 30-year-old female patient, who had had a carcinoid tumor of the bronchus with infiltration of a hilar lymph node, which had been resected two years previously. The postoperative course was marked by an increased level of urine 5-hydroxyindolacetic acid (5-HIAA). Finally, the patient complained a 4-month history of recurrent episodes of refractory conjunctival hyperemia, visual loss and visual field defects in both eyes. Examination revealed bilateral multiple choroidal masses associated with retinal detachment. As various authors have reported, carcinoid tumor metastases to the eye are extremely rare. Diagnostic approaches and therapeutic considerations are described. Ultrasonic examination of the choroidal lesion, applying standardized A-scan echography at tissue sensitivity, showed solid tissue masses and bilateral circumscribed exudative retinal detachment. The tumor was characterized by medium to high reflectivity and slight sound attenuation. The internal structure showed less irregularity than is usually seen in metastases.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008175 Lung Neoplasms Tumors or cancer of the LUNG. Cancer of Lung,Lung Cancer,Pulmonary Cancer,Pulmonary Neoplasms,Cancer of the Lung,Neoplasms, Lung,Neoplasms, Pulmonary,Cancer, Lung,Cancer, Pulmonary,Cancers, Lung,Cancers, Pulmonary,Lung Cancers,Lung Neoplasm,Neoplasm, Lung,Neoplasm, Pulmonary,Pulmonary Cancers,Pulmonary Neoplasm
D012160 Retina The ten-layered nervous tissue membrane of the eye. It is continuous with the OPTIC NERVE and receives images of external objects and transmits visual impulses to the brain. Its outer surface is in contact with the CHOROID and the inner surface with the VITREOUS BODY. The outer-most layer is pigmented, whereas the inner nine layers are transparent. Ora Serrata
D012163 Retinal Detachment Separation of the inner layers of the retina (neural retina) from the pigment epithelium. Retinal detachment occurs more commonly in men than in women, in eyes with degenerative myopia, in aging and in aphakia. It may occur after an uncomplicated cataract extraction, but it is seen more often if vitreous humor has been lost during surgery. (Dorland, 27th ed; Newell, Ophthalmology: Principles and Concepts, 7th ed, p310-12). Retinal Pigment Epithelial Detachment,Detachment, Retinal,Detachments, Retinal,Retinal Detachments
D002276 Carcinoid Tumor A usually small, slow-growing neoplasm composed of islands of rounded, oxyphilic, or spindle-shaped cells of medium size, with moderately small vesicular nuclei, and covered by intact mucosa with a yellow cut surface. The tumor can occur anywhere in the gastrointestinal tract (and in the lungs and other sites); approximately 90% arise in the appendix. It is now established that these tumors are of neuroendocrine origin and derive from a primitive stem cell. (From Stedman, 25th ed & Holland et al., Cancer Medicine, 3d ed, p1182) Argentaffinoma,Carcinoid,Carcinoid, Goblet Cell,Argentaffinomas,Carcinoid Tumors,Carcinoids,Carcinoids, Goblet Cell,Goblet Cell Carcinoid,Goblet Cell Carcinoids,Tumor, Carcinoid,Tumors, Carcinoid
D002829 Choroid The thin, highly vascular membrane covering most of the posterior of the eye between the RETINA and SCLERA. Choriocapillaris,Haller Layer,Haller's Layer,Sattler Layer,Sattler's Layer,Choroids
D002830 Choroid Neoplasms Tumors of the choroid; most common intraocular tumors are malignant melanomas of the choroid. These usually occur after puberty and increase in incidence with advancing age. Most malignant melanomas of the uveal tract develop from benign melanomas (nevi). Choroidal Neoplasms,Choroid Neoplasm,Choroidal Neoplasm,Neoplasm, Choroid,Neoplasm, Choroidal,Neoplasms, Choroid,Neoplasms, Choroidal
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults

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