Long-term observations of a patient with choroidal melanoma following fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy: a case report

Acta Ophthalmol Scand. 2000 Aug;78(4):477-9. doi: 10.1034/j.1600-0420.2000.078004477.x.

Abstract

A 60-year-old man with choroidal melanoma was treated with fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy and followed for 6 years. During this period, the tumor has not changed in size, and the patient has experienced only a slight decrease in visual acuity. In this case, stereotactic radiotherapy appears to have been safe and effective and may also be a cost-effective alternative to particle or plaque therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Choroid Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Choroid Neoplasms / pathology
  • Choroid Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Dose Fractionation, Radiation
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Fundus Oculi
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Melanoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Melanoma / pathology
  • Melanoma / surgery*
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiosurgery / methods*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Visual Acuity