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Abstract #14884 Published in IGR 8-4
Glaucomas secondary to intraocular melanomas
Wanner JB; Pasquale LRSeminars in Ophthalmology 2006; 21: 181-189
Intraocular melanomas are not common entities but often lead to secondary glaucoma. Intraocular melanomas should be considered in the differential diagnosis of patients with unilateral glaucoma. Occasionally, the workup of unilateral glaucoma leads to a diagnosis of an intraocular melanoma. Intraocular melanomas represent the majority of intraocular tumors. The prevalence of intraocular melanomas as well as associated secondary glaucomas will be reviewed. The workup needed for unilateral glaucoma will be covered in detail. Treatment options for secondary glaucomas include topical and oral medications as well as argon laser trabeculoplasty and transscleral cyclophotocoagulation.
Dr. L.R. Pasquale, Glaucoma Service, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, 243 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA
Classification:
9.4.8 Glaucomas associated with intraocular tumors (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.4 Glaucomas associated with other ocular and systemic disorders)
10 Differential diagnosis e.g. anterior and posterior ischemic optic neuropathy
