[Case report: uveal melanoma with gastric metastases].
Uveal melanoma is the most common ocular cancer in adults, originating from melanocytes in the uvea. Although rare, its high metastatic potential, primarily to the liver, poses a significant challenge to patient prognosis. Gastric metastasis, though infrequent, may indicate advanced disease, with an incidence of up to 60% in post-mortem studies. We present the case of a 47-year-old patient with a history of uveal melanoma who developed gastric and hepatic metastases, as well as brain lesions, ultimately leading to her death within a short period.
Authors
- Sergio Morínigo
- Maisa Vallejos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-5052-3542)
- Carmelo Blasco
- Carolina Miranda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2213-4970)
- Angélica Caballero
Institutions
- Hospital de Clínicas (UY)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PubMed
- Published
- 2025-08-26
- Primary Topic
- Ocular Oncology and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
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