Choroidal/Orbital Melanoma

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    • By Virginia Gebhart
      Retina Consultants of Carolina
      Co-author(s): Chris Bergstrom, MD, OD
    • Uploaded on May 13, 2026.
    • Last modified by Joshua Friedman on May 13, 2026.
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    Condition/keywords
    choroidal melanoma, intraorbital mass, extrascleral extension, ultrasound, B scan ultrasound
    Photographer
    Virginia Gebhart, Retina Consultants of Carolina
    Imaging device
    Ultrasonography device
    Ellex Eye Cubed
    Description
    76 year-old male referred for evaluation of choroidal melanoma. Pt has long history of vision loss secondary to glaucoma. Referred after MRI of brain and orbits revealed an orbital mass involving the socket and emanating from the globe. Clinical exam shows a pigmented scleral nodule 4mm posterior to the limbus in the 10:00 meridian concerning for extraocular extension. Evisceration recommended, pt lives out of state and will follow up with referring ophthalmologist/oncologist.

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