Melanocytoma of the optic nerve head - a diagnostic dilemma

The clinical features, autofluorescence, B-scan 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 misdia...

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Main Authors: Mohmad, Zalilawati, Kah, Tan Aik, Yong, Ku Chui, Abdul Halim, Wan Haslina Wan, Kong Yong, Then
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2011
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3981369/
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spelling pubmed-39813692014-04-24 Melanocytoma of the optic nerve head - a diagnostic dilemma Mohmad, Zalilawati Kah, Tan Aik Yong, Ku Chui Abdul Halim, Wan Haslina Wan Kong Yong, Then Case Report The clinical features, autofluorescence, B-scan 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. PAGEPress Publications 2011-07-01 /pmc/articles/PMC3981369/ /pubmed/24765321 http://dx.doi.org/10.4081/cp.2011.e60 Text en ©Copyright Z. Mohmad et al., 2011 This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial 3.0 License (CC BY-NC 3.0). Licensee PAGEPress, Italy
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author Mohmad, Zalilawati
Kah, Tan Aik
Yong, Ku Chui
Abdul Halim, Wan Haslina Wan
Kong Yong, Then
spellingShingle Mohmad, Zalilawati
Kah, Tan Aik
Yong, Ku Chui
Abdul Halim, Wan Haslina Wan
Kong Yong, Then
Melanocytoma of the optic nerve head - a diagnostic dilemma
author_facet Mohmad, Zalilawati
Kah, Tan Aik
Yong, Ku Chui
Abdul Halim, Wan Haslina Wan
Kong Yong, Then
author_sort Mohmad, Zalilawati
title Melanocytoma of the optic nerve head - a diagnostic dilemma
title_short Melanocytoma of the optic nerve head - a diagnostic dilemma
title_full Melanocytoma of the optic nerve head - a diagnostic dilemma
title_fullStr Melanocytoma of the optic nerve head - a diagnostic dilemma
title_full_unstemmed Melanocytoma of the optic nerve head - a diagnostic dilemma
title_sort melanocytoma of the optic nerve head - a diagnostic dilemma
description The clinical features, autofluorescence, B-scan 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.
publisher PAGEPress Publications
publishDate 2011
url https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3981369/
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