Uveal Melanomas Masquerading as Inflammatory Lesions.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Most uveal melanomas (UMs) are readily diagnosed based on their characteristic features, but they can occasionally pose a diagnostic challenge, such as when they present as an inflammatory mass. We present 2 patients who presented with an intraocular mass that was initially diagnosed as an inflammatory or infectious process and subsequently found to represent a UM.

Case presentations

Two cases of UM masquerading as uveitis are described.

Conclusion

UM should be considered in the differential diagnosis of an intraocular inflammatory mass. Diagnosis may require tumor biopsy.

SUBMITTER: Wiseman M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12582572 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature