Unilateral Melanoma-Associated Retinopathy Case Report

Abstract In this report, we present a case of unilateral melanoma-associated retinopathy in a 72-year-old woman. The patient’s main symptoms were decreased vision and positive dysphotopsia. Unilateral electronegative electroretinogram (ERG) was suggestive for melanoma retinopathy. PET-CT discovered...

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Veröffentlicht in:Case Reports in Ophthalmology 2023-01, Vol.14 (1), p.498-506
Hauptverfasser: Peeters, Reinout, Peeters, Freya, Jacob, Julie, Draganova, Dafina, Casteels, Ingele, Poesen, Koen, Balikova, Irina
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Zusammenfassung:Abstract In this report, we present a case of unilateral melanoma-associated retinopathy in a 72-year-old woman. The patient’s main symptoms were decreased vision and positive dysphotopsia. Unilateral electronegative electroretinogram (ERG) was suggestive for melanoma retinopathy. PET-CT discovered metastatic disease, 3 years after the initial melanoma. A prompt treatment with corticosteroids was started, followed by immunotherapy. The central and peripheral vision of the patient improved, and the ERG showed normalization of the responses. This case highlights the importance of early recognition and individualized treatment strategies for melanoma-associated retinopathy.
ISSN:1663-2699
1663-2699
DOI:10.1159/000533769