A Piñeiro-Ces1, M J Blanco-Teijeiro, M P Mera-Yáñez, C Capeans-Tome. 1. Unidad de Retina Quirúrgica y Oncología Ocular, Servicio de Oftalmología, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago, Santiago de Compostela, España. antonio.pineiro@usc.es
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this work is to describe the ultrasound features in vasoproliferative tumours 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 analysed. RESULTS: Nodular masses affecting either the retina or both the retina and the choroid were found. The surface contour of the tumour 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 6.74/2.48 and the height 2.38/1.26. Internal structure was always solid and irregular and reflectivity was mostly medium to 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.
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this work is to describe the ultrasound features in vasoproliferative tumours 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 analysed. RESULTS: Nodular masses affecting either the retina or both the retina and the choroid were found. The surface contour of the tumour 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 6.74/2.48 and the height 2.38/1.26. Internal structure was always solid and irregular and reflectivity was mostly medium to 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.
Authors: Scott C Hau; Vasilios Papastefanou; Shima Shah; Mandeep S Sagoo; Marie Restori; Victoria Cohen Journal: Br J Ophthalmol Date: 2014-08-04 Impact factor: 4.638