Iodine 125 episcleral-plaque brachytherapy involves
implanting a plaque containing radioactive seeds over the eye in order to treat
choroidal melanoma. The seeds remain in the eye for several days or weeks.
Also
Known As:
- Eye surgery
- Eye plaque
surgery
- I125
episcleral-plaque brachytherapy
Conditions
Treated with Iodine 125 Episcleral-Plaque Brachytherapy:
Iodine 125 episcleral-plaque brachytherapy may be
performed in order to treat uveal or choroidal melanoma (cancer).
Radiation therapy is a non-surgical alternative to
Iodine 125 episcleral-plaque brachytherapy. Enucleation is a surgical
alternative.
Potential
Complications from Iodine 125 Episcleral-Plaque Brachytherapy:
Possible risks following Iodine 125
episcleral-plaque brachytherapy include necrosis and strabismus.
Prognosis
after Iodine 125 Episcleral-Plaque Brachytherapy:
The prognosis for a positive end result following
Iodine 125 episcleral-plaque brachytherapy is good for most patients.
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