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Choroidal melanoma with synchronous Fuchs' adenoma and novel ATRX mutation.

Elli HarfordJane M PalmerWilliam J GlassonSunil K WarrierKevin J WhiteheadKelly M BrooksPeter A JohanssonNicholas K HaywardLindsay A McGrath
Published in: International journal of retina and vitreous (2022)
Fuchs' adenoma is an under-diagnosed benign age-related hyperplasia of the non-pigmented ciliary epithelium (NPCE). Given its location and characteristics, it can be mistaken for choroidal melanoma and clinicians are reminded how to differentiate between these pathologies and that they may co-exist.
Keyphrases
  • optical coherence tomography
  • basal cell carcinoma
  • age related macular degeneration
  • skin cancer
  • optic nerve
  • palliative care