Uveal melanoma, choroidal hemangioma, and simulating lesions. Role of MR imaging

Radiol Clin North Am. 1998 Nov;36(6):1083-99, x. doi: 10.1016/s0033-8389(05)70233-5.

Abstract

Malignant uveal melanomas are the most common primary intraocular malignant tumors in adults. Choroidal hemangiomas are congenital, benign, vascular lesions that may be confused with malignant uveal melanomas on clinical examination. The MR imaging characteristics of uveal melanomas and choroidal hemangiomas are different, making diagnostic differentiation possible with a high degree of accuracy. This article describes the MR imaging features of uveal melanoma, choroidal hemangioma, and other simulating lesions.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Choroid Neoplasms / congenital
  • Choroid Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Hemangioma / congenital
  • Hemangioma / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging* / instrumentation
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging* / methods
  • Melanoma / diagnosis*
  • Melanoma / pathology
  • Melanoma / surgery
  • Uveal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Uveal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Uveal Neoplasms / surgery