Choroidal metastasis of pancreatic adenocarcinoma: case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) accounts for 90% of all pancreatic carcinomas. Prognosis is poor with a worldwide five-year survival rate of 2-9%. Extent of metastasis is a prognostic factor. Most common metastatic sites include the liver, peritoneum, lung, and bones. We report a case of distant metastasis of PDAC to the left choroid.

Case description

This patient is a 59-year-old Caucasian male who initially presented with right flank pain progressing to exercise and activity impairment. Abdominal computed tomography scan showed a pancreatic tail mass subsequently confirmed as PDAC via endoscopic ultrasound with fine needle aspiration. Prior to treatment initiation, patient was referred to ophthalmology for acute vision changes. Evaluation revealed left e

SUBMITTER: Shriram J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10789899 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature