A Case Report of Intravitreal Aflibercept for Iris Metastasis from Small Cell Lung Carcinoma with Neovascular Glaucoma.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Metastatic iris tumors from lung cancer are uncommon and challenging to diagnose. As lung cancer treatments improve, life expectancy increases, potentially leading to more cases of metastasis. These tumors often cause neovascular glaucoma, making intraocular pressure (IOP) management crucial, especially in terminal-stage patients.

Case presentation

A 65-year-old man with small cell lung carcinoma (SCLC) presented with right ocular pain and blurred vision. His right IOP was 55 mm Hg, and examination revealed anterior chamber cells, multiple grayish-white iris masses, and right iris neovascularization. Anterior chamber fluid cytology confirmed the diagnosis of metastatic iris tumors from SCLC. Despite treatment with topical eye drops, oral acetazolamide, and intra

SUBMITTER: Goto H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11919313 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature