Ultrasound diagnosis in vasoproliferative tumours of the ocular fundus

Abstract Objective The aim of this work is to describe the ultrasound features in vasoproliferative tumors of the ocular fundus (VPTOF). Methods The medical records corresponding to eight patients were retrospectively studied. Clinical data from the complete ophthalmologic examination and ultrasonog...

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Published in:Archivos de la Sociedad Española de Oftalmología (English ed.) 2011-08, Vol.86 (8), p.247-253
Main Authors: Piñeiro-Ces, A, Blanco-Teijeiro, M.J, Mera-Yáñez, M.P, Capeans-Tome, C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ecografía ocular
Intraocular tumor
Melanoma
Ocular ultrasound
Ophthalmology
Tumor intraocular
Tumor vasoprolifrativo
Vasoproliferative tumor
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Summary:Abstract Objective The aim of this work is to describe the ultrasound features in vasoproliferative tumors of the ocular fundus (VPTOF). Methods The medical records corresponding to eight patients were retrospectively studied. Clinical data from the complete ophthalmologic examination and ultrasonographic findings were analyzed. Results Nodular masses affecting either the retina or both the retina and the choroid were found. The surface contour of the tumor was regular in 5, and irregular in 3 cases. In terms of dimensions (mm/SD), the average major base was 7.14/2.56; the minor base was 6.74/2.48 and the height was 2.38/1.26. Internal structure was always solid and irregular, and reflectivity was mostly medium–high in 6 eyes. Angle kappa was not present in any case. No vascularity signs were detected. Conclusion According to the results it is suggested that when a differential diagnosis of VPTOF is carried out, not only should ophthalmoscopic signs be studied, but an ultrasound examination should also be done.
ISSN:2173-5794
2173-5794
DOI:10.1016/j.oftale.2011.04.003