Melanocytoma of the optic nerve head - a diagnostic dilemma
- Zalilawati Mohmad Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
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Tan Aik Kah
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Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University Kebangsaan
Malaysia; Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Malaysia.
- Ku Chui Yong Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
- Wan Haslina Wan Abdul Halim Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
- Then Kong Yong Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
Abstract
The clinical features, autofluorescence, Bscan ultrasonography, optical coherence tomography and fluorescein angiography of the lesion were described. Multiple investigation modalities are needed to confirm the benign nature of the lesion. Careful evaluation and follow-up is crucial to avoid misdiagnosis and erroneous management.Downloads
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2011-08-11
Keywords:
melanocytoma, choroidal melanoma, autofluorescence, fluorescein angiography, Bscan ultrasonography, optical coherence tomography.
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Mohmad, Z., Aik Kah, T., Chui Yong, K., Wan Abdul Halim, W. H., & Kong Yong, T. (2011). Melanocytoma of the optic nerve head - a diagnostic dilemma. Clinics and Practice, 1(3), e60. https://doi.org/10.4081/cp.2011.e60
Copyright (c) 2011 Zalilawati Mohmad, Tan Aik Kah, Ku Chui Yong, Wan Haslina Wan Abdul Halim, Then Kong Yong
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