Table 2.
Patient/tumor characteristics and retinoid use details in young-aged uveal melanoma cases.
| Case | Age/Gender | Tumor/Patient history/Baseline visual acuity | Ocular/facial symptoms and history | Type of Retinoid usea | Duration of Retinoid use | Using retinoid at dx |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 F | Ciliochoroidal melanoma, T3bN0M0 rightb 20/25 OD, 20/20 OS |
Blurry vision, ocular headache | Topical | 10 mos | Yes |
| 2 | 35 M | Ciliochoroidal melanoma, T3bN0M0 left, class 1B History of cone-rod dystrophy, active smoker 20/200 OU |
Persistent light sensitivity, floaters, visual disturbance | Oral | 3 mos | No |
| 3 | 31 F | Choroidal macular-peripapillary melanoma, T1aN0M0 rightb Family history OM; pregnant at time of diagnosis 20/30 OD, 20/20 OS |
Visual disturbance, wavy lines, central vision changes Facial rash on retinoid |
Topical | 6 years | Yes |
| 4 | 27 F | Choroidal melanoma, T2aN0M0 left, class 1A 20/20 OD, 20/25 OS |
Tingling sensation in eyes Facial skin sensitivity on retinoid |
Topical - tazarotene | 10 years | Yes |
| 5 | 32 M | Choroidal melanoma, T1aN0M0 left, multigene panel low risk Possible secondary Chernobyl exposure; past smoker 20/20 OU |
Persistent dryness of eyes Temporary lip dryness on retinoid |
Oral | 6–12 mos | No |
| 6 | 44 M | Ciliary body melanoma, T2bN0M0 left, class 1A, PRAME negative OD 20/25, 20/30 OS |
Ocular nevus other eye Facial patches, dry lips on retinoid |
Oral + Topical | 3 years | No |
Retinoid use was isotretinoin (oral) and tretinoin (topical) unless otherwise noted.
Pt chose to forgo biopsy.