Journal article
Edge Creep: Increased Pigmentation at the Border of Choroidal Melanomas Treated with Plaque Brachytherapy
Ocular oncology and pathology, Vol.9(1-2), pp.56-61
08/01/2023
DOI: 10.1159/000531006
PMCID: PMC10821788
PMID: 38376093
Abstract
Introduction: There is an increase in pigmentation that occurs in many tumors following plaque brachytherapy for choroidal melanoma. Correctly distinguishing between increased pigment at the tumor border versus true growth is imperative. We performed a retrospective review of patients treated with I-125 brachytherapy for choroidal melanoma at our institution to study this phenomenon. Methods: Records were reviewed for all patients undergoing plaque brachytherapy for uveal melanoma for a 5-year period (N = 195). Patients with iris and anterior tumors were excluded. Tumors treated more than 31 days after presentation were excluded. Fundus images for patients with increased pigmentation at any of the borders of the tumor at 6-month follow-up that extended beyond the initial pigmented margin were included (N = 20; 8 F, 12 M). Imaging at the last follow-up was reviewed, and it was confirmed that all tumors involuted appropriately with no evidence of local recurrence. The date of initial exam, time to treatment, and follow-up interval were recorded for each included patient. Results: Twenty patients (10%) exhibited increased pigment deposition at any of the borders of the tumor at 6-month follow-up that extended beyond the initial pigmented margin. Average tumor thickness was 3.2 mm (1.3-5.1); average largest tumor basal diameter was 11.6 mm (7-15.5). Average time from diagnosis to treatment was 25 days (17-31). Average length of follow-up was 35 months (16-68). No patient developed recurrence during the duration of follow-up, and 1 patient had developed metastasis. Conclusion: We describe the phenomenon of increased pigment deposition, "edge creep," at the borders of choroidal melanomas treated with plaque brachytherapy that gave the appearance of initial tumor growth but then subsequently remained stable over time. It is important that treating ocular oncologists be aware of this phenomenon to avoid unnecessary diagnosis of local recurrence.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Edge Creep: Increased Pigmentation at the Border of Choroidal Melanomas Treated with Plaque Brachytherapy
- Creators
- Elaine M. Binkley - University of Iowa, Ophthalmology and Visual SciencesSean Rodriguez - University of IowaDaniel Hyer - University of Iowa, Radiation OncologyConnie Hinz - University of IowaH. Culver Boldt - University of Iowa, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Ocular oncology and pathology, Vol.9(1-2), pp.56-61
- Publisher
- Karger
- DOI
- 10.1159/000531006
- PMID
- 38376093
- PMCID
- PMC10821788
- ISSN
- 2296-4681
- eISSN
- 2296-4657
- Number of pages
- 6
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 08/01/2023
- Academic Unit
- Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering; Radiation Oncology; Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
- Record Identifier
- 9984442029402771
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