Abstract
Although ocular metastasis from breast cancer is a rare entity, metastasis to the eye is the most common ocular neoplasm, and among these neoplasms, breast cancer is the primary site for most of these cases. Treatment requires an individualized approach in which both tumor and patient characteristics are considered. Metastatic disease to the eye from the breast was first described by Johann Friedrich Horner in 1864. Since then, reports of ocular involvement have steadily increased. Prompt treatment with radiotherapy (RT) typically results in a higher probability of better vision and organ retention, making RT the standard treatment. Moreover, some patients benefit from chemotherapy (CT) or hormone therapy (HT). Given the increasing survival rates of cancer patients, the incidence of ocular metastasis is expected to increase. This point brings up the need for more focused attention on the importance of the patient quality of life.
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Dagoglu, N., Mahadevan, A. (2016). Ocular Metastases. In: Aydiner, A., İgci, A., Soran, A. (eds) Breast Disease. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-26012-9_38
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