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  • P-ISSN 1010-0695
  • E-ISSN 2288-3339

Letter to Editor : A case of Seganmeongmok-tang for choroidal melanoma-related eye pain and headache

Journal of Korean Medicine / Journal of Korean Medicine, (P)1010-0695; (E)2288-3339
2016, v.21 no.1, pp.35-40

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Abstract

Objectives : choroidal melanoma is a rare solid tumor and has been known that thers is few effective drugs for the treatment. The purpose of this case report is to report a case of reduction of choroidal melanoma-related eye pain and headache treated with Seganmeongmok-tang. Methods : A patient with choroidal melanoma-related eye pain and headache was treated with Seganmeongmok-tang. The changes in clinical findings were evaluated. Results : The symptoms of patients were improved after about 1 week taking Seganmeongmok-tang. Conclusion : This case report suggests that Seganmeongmok-tang may have an effect on reduction of choroidal melanoma-related eye pain and headache. Further rigorous studies are necessary to investigate the therapeutic effects of Seganmeongmok-tang on choroidal melanoma.

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choroidal melanoma, Seganmeongmok-tang, traditional korean medicine


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