Choroidal metastasis in disseminated lung cancer: frequency and risk factors - 02/09/11
, Thomas Wiegel, MD b, Marit Stange, MD b, Norbert Bornfeld, MD c, Wolfgang Hinkelbein, MD b, Michael H Foerster, MD aAbstract |
PURPOSE: To determine frequency, risk factors, and benefit of a prospective screening for intraocular metastasis in patients with metastatic lung cancer.
DESIGN: Consecutive observational case series.
METHODS: An ophthalmologic screening was performed on 84 consecutive patients suffering from metastatic lung cancer. Medical history and disease stage were evaluated in regard to the risk for intraocular metastasis.
RESULTS: In six patients (7.1%) choroidal metastasis (CM) was detected. Choroidal metastasis was present only when at least two other organ system were affected by metastasis (P = .03). The choroid was the sixth common site of organ metastasis. Mean remaining life span in patients with CM was 1.9 (0.2–5.9) months.
CONCLUSIONS: Choroidal metastasis is common in advanced metastatic lung cancer. However, due to the short survival of affected individuals, a systematic screening of at-risk patients for CM seems to be of limited benefit.
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Vol 134 - N° 3
P. 445-447 - septembre 2002 Retour au numéro
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