BACKGROUND: A @entity2184 is the most common primary intraocular malignancy and is the primary intraocular disease that can be fatal in adults. Until recently, data were limited regarding growth characteristics and at what stage @entity3 are likely to occur. CASE REPORT: A 49-year-old white male presented on January 19, 1989, for a second opinion regarding a spot that had been discovered in the right eye 13 months prior. Ophthalmologic evaluation and echography were consistent for a @entity2184 of 5 mm elevation and 13.5 x 6 mm in diameter. The @entity1 refused treatment or enrollment into the @entity320 Study. On December 9, 1991, the eye was enucleated with a modified exenteration due to severe @entity5768 , @entity5 thickness of 22 mm, and three areas of extrascleral extension. The @entity1 refused postoperative radiation treatment and refused clinical follow-up. This case was reviewed from the initial evaluation date through the last clinical visit. The @entity1 was recently interviewed with respect to his use of homeopathic medicine, change in lifestyle, and the effect he felt it might have had on his life. DISCUSSION: The literature published by the @entity320 Study regarding the histopathologic characteristics of eyes enucleated and the initial mortality findings of a large @entity320 indicate that this is a most unusual case. The @entity1 has defied the mortality findings of the most recent and largest study to date (mean survival rate, 82 months). The @entity1 is still alive 181 months after the original finding of the lesion and refusal of advised treatment recommendations in favor of homeopathic medicine.

XXXX and poor treatment compliance: an atypical outcome with literature review.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patient'] @entity5 :: ('MESH:D009369', 'Disease') :: ['tumor'] @entity5768 :: ('MESH:D005094', 'Disease') :: ['proptosis'] @entity2184 :: ('MESH:C536494', 'Disease') :: ['uveal melanoma'] @entity3 :: ('MESH:D009362', 'Disease') :: ['metastases'] @entity320 :: ('MESH:D008545', 'Disease') :: ['Collaborative Ocular Melanoma', 'choroidal melanoma']
@entity2184 :: (MESH:C536494,Disease) :: ['Uveal melanoma']
