[Ophthalmic manifestations of neuroendocrine carcinoma: case report]

Arq Bras Oftalmol. 2005 May-Jun;68(3):377-9. doi: 10.1590/s0004-27492005000300019. Epub 2005 Jul 26.
[Article in Portuguese]

Abstract

Ophthalmic manifestations of neuroendocrine carcinoma. This case report describes the clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment of a case of neuroendocrine carcinoma. A 43-year-old man presented with ocular manifestation due to orbital and brain metastasis of neuroendocrine carcinoma. The histopathologic and immunohistochemical analysis suggested the diagnosis. Partial and temporary remission of the symptoms occurred after the first chemotherapy cycle. We discuss the importance of creating treatment guidelines for this type of neoplasm, that can be very aggressive and fatal.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Blepharoptosis / etiology
  • Brain Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Brain Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine / diagnosis
  • Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine / secondary*
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neoplasms, Unknown Primary / pathology*
  • Orbital Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Orbital Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Vision, Low / etiology