A CASE OF CHOROIDAL MELANOMA-ASSOCIATED W ITH 2 OTHER PRIMARY MALIGNANCIES

A case of choroidal melanoma associated to two other primitive maligna ncies is reported. The patient, a 65-year-old woman had an amelanotic choroidal tumor of her left eye. In her clinical history was found a p reviously treated kidney carcinoma eight years ago. A choroidal metast asis was therefore diagnosed. After radiation therapy, an initial regr ession was observed. Fifteen months later, the tumor grew again. Enucl eation was performed. and histopathology concluded on choroidal malign ant melanoma. Three years later, a mammal carcinoma was discovered and treated by mammectomy. Her ophthalmologic and general status remained normal until now. Amelanotic choroidal tumors are difficult to diagno se. Regular follow-up can lead to a change in the diagnosis. The occur rence of multiple cancers is still not fully understood.