Journal of Medical & Surgical Pathology
Open Access
ISSN: 2472-4971
ISSN: 2472-4971
Department of Ophthalmology, Emek Medical Center, Afula, Israel
Case Report
Ptosis and Retinal Lesions as the First Manifestation of Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer: A Case Report
Author(s): Yael Redler*, Rasha Mosleh and Daniel Briscoe
Introduction: Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, with prevalence of metastatic disease as high
as 30%, despite early diagnosis and aggressive treatment. Breast is the most common site of origin for ocular
metastatic tumors. Common presentations of orbital tumors are exophthalmos, pain, decreased vision and diplopia.
Case Description: We present a case of a 57 year old female, with left ptosis that was worsening for 3 months,
weakness and fatigue. MRI scan revealed left orbital mass and upon funduscopic examination there were bilateral
multiple retinal lesions and hemorrhage. Full workup revealed the patient had stage 4 breast cancers.
Discussion: Ptosis and retinal lesions as the first sign of stage 4 breast cancer was not reported in the literature so far.
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