Title of article
Tapioca Melanoma of the Iris: A Case Report
Author/Authors
Karimi, Saeed Ophthalmic Research Center - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran - Department of Ophthalmology - Torfeh Medical Center - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Pahlevani, Pouyan Ophthalmic Research Center - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran - Department of Ophthalmology - Torfeh Medical Center - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran
Pages
6
From page
376
To page
381
Abstract
Purpose: To report an extremely rare case of tapioca melanoma of the iris in an Iranian patient.
Case Report: A 50-year-old male patient presented with ocular pain and redness in the right eye for two
weeks. The visual acuity was 7/10 and the intraocular pressure (IOP) was 30 mmHg. A lobulated amelanotic
vascularized and nodular (tapioca-like) iris mass with a 180o extent was seen in the right eye. Incisional
biopsy of the mass revealed atypical mixed type (epithelioid and spindle cell) melanoma. Brachytherapy
with the ruthenium-106 plaque resulted in complete regression of the tumor.
Conclusion: Tapioca melanoma of the iris should be considered in the differential diagnosis of patients
presenting with nodular vascularized amelanotic iris mass and elevated IOP. Brachytherapy with ruthenium- 106 seems to be an effective treatment for tapioca melanoma of the iris.
Keywords
Brachytherapy , Iris Melanoma , Tapioca Melanoma
Journal title
Journal of Ophthalmic and Vision Research
Serial Year
2019
Record number
2523230
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