Current treatment of metastatic choroidal tumors

Oncology (Williston Park). 1989 Jun;3(6):103-10; discussion 111.

Abstract

Therapy of choroidal metastases depends on several factors, but conventional external beam irradiation using photons is the most common treatment. Proton beam irradiation has recently been used for selected lesions. The advantage of this method is that the dose can be localized to the tumor more accurately. Other therapies include chemotherapy, photocoagulation, or, in extreme cases, enucleation. The author discusses these treatment modalities, complications, and prospects for future therapies.

Publication types

  • Comment
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Choroid Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Choroid Neoplasms / secondary
  • Choroid Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Light Coagulation
  • Male
  • Radiotherapy / adverse effects
  • Radiotherapy / methods
  • Radiotherapy Dosage

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents