Der Ophthalmologe : Zeitschrift der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft
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Idiopathic and therapy resistant uveitis especially of unclear origin, is a diagnostic challenge for ophthalmologists. Metastases to the anterior chamber or vitreous body can occasionally mimic the clinical picture of uveitis, a variant on the usual lymphomatous masquerade syndrome. The underlying pathological pathways leading to the metastatic spread of tumor cells within the fluid compartments of the eye remain unclear. ⋯ Due to the extent of dissemination of this non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), only palliative treatment including external beam irradiation and systemic chemotherapy was possible to reduce pain and to maintain vision as well as an attempt at systemic control of the disease.