Multivisceral metastases from choroidal melanoma: a case report

Aim: To describe a case of choroidal melanoma metastasis. Case presentation: This is a case of a 39-year-old female patient diagnosed with choroidal melanoma of the right eye. Initial extension exam was negative; treatment consisted of enucleation of the tumor. The patient was subsequently lost. The evolution was marked by the appearance of multivisceral metastasis which were diagnosed at re-evaluation. The patient died after a short treatment of chemotherapy. Conclusion: choroidal melanoma is a rare disease with a severe prognosis that requires appropriate treatment and regular follow-up.