Recurrent Ciliary Body Melanoma After 19 Years

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    • By Virginia Gebhart
      Retina Consultants of Carolina
      Co-author(s): Dr Chris Bergstrom, MD, OD
    • Uploaded on Sep 10, 2025.
    • Last modified by Joshua Friedman on Sep 10, 2025.
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    Condition/keywords
    melanoma, ciliary body melanoma, ultrasound biomicroscopy, recurrence
    Photographer
    Virginia Gebhart, Retina Consultants of Carolina
    Imaging device
    Ultrasonography device
    Ellex Eye Cubed
    Description
    86 year old female with recurrence of ciliary body melanoma s/p sectoral iridectomy in 2006. Small pigmented lesion has shown unequivocal growth since initial presentation in 2024. Unclear if this is a new lesion or has been present for an extended time. Based on exam, diagnostics, and review of records, the determination was made for treatment by placement of radiation plaque for 4 days.

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