Diagnostic techniques: Ophthalmic ultrasonography

Brandy Hayden Lorek, Mary E. Aronow, Arun D. Singh

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Abstract

Ophthalmic ultrasonography is essential for documentation, measurement, and differentiation of intraocular tumors. It is a safe, noninvasive diagnostic technique providing instant images for interpretation. This chapter provides a description of instrumentation and special examination techniques necessary for the documentation and measurement of intraocular tumors. Additionally, ultrasonographic findings of common intraocular lesions including iris and ciliary body melanoma, choroidal melanoma, choroidal hemangioma, metastatic and disciform lesions, and retinoblastoma are included.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationClinical Ophthalmic Oncology
Subtitle of host publicationBasic Principles and Diagnostic Techniques, Second Edition
PublisherSpringer Berlin Heidelberg
Pages215-235
Number of pages21
ISBN (Electronic)9783642404894
ISBN (Print)9783642404887
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2014
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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