Male Breast Carcinoma Metastatic to the Choroid: Report of 3 Cases and Review of the Literature

Abstract

Purpose TO describe breast cancer as a source of choroidal metastasis in men and highlight the diagnostic and treatment modalities. Methods Retrospective, noncomparative case series of male patients with breast cancer metastatic to the choroid. A literature review of the previously reported cases was also conducted. Results Three cases of breast cancer metastatic to the choroid in male patients from one institution are described. All 3 patients eventually underwent treatment with radiotherapy. Conclusions Breast cancer is a rare cause of choroidal metastases in men. Radiotherapy is effective as a palliative treatment for choroidal metastases.