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16 Uveal Metastases from Solid Tumors

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16.7 Prognosis

For many patients, the development of uveal metastasis is associated with significant and diffuse neoplasia, particularly of the CNS. Some ocular metastases, particularly breast cancer metastases, can have a very good response to local treatment, resulting in an excellent prognosis for visual and ocular preservation. However, the association of uveal metastasis with advanced systemic disease often portends poor survival and high morbidity. Life expectancy in patients with advanced systemic disease varies greatly depending on the primary neoplasm—breast cancer and carcinoid tumors are associated with longer survival, while cutaneous melanoma and lung carcinoma are associated with a dismal prognosis.

16.8 Conclusions

As the incidence of cancer continues to increase in the United States, a greater numbers of patients are expected to present with ocular metastases. Early treatment of uveal metastases can result in good visual outcomes and high rates of ocular salvage. Many cases of uveal metastasis respond to radiation therapy or systemic chemotherapy. It is critical in all patients when radiation therapy or systemic chemotherapy is being considered to pursue a systemic workup, as uveal metastases are often associated with CNS metastasis. In many patients, findings from the systemic workup reveal diffuse disease, which generally indicates a poor overall morbidity. However, in some cases, particularly distant spread of breast cancer, long-term survival, and excellent quality of life have been observed.

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