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Iris melanocytoma in child diagnosed by fine needle aspiration Biopsy
SJO-Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology. 2013; 27 (4): 277-280
em Inglês | IMEMR | ID: emr-143019
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We report a case of large iris melanocytoma in a child diagnosed by fine needle aspiration biopsy. In this interventional case report, cytologic features typical of melanocytoma were obtained by fine needle aspiration biopsy [FNAB]. FNAB can be used in difficult diagnostic cases if a good sample is obtained, this technique has an accuracy of more than 99% in tumors larger than 3 mm; however, false-negative and false-positive results may be obtained. Its risk of local spread is very small, an advantage over incisional biopsy. The most common complication is intralesional hemorrhage and hyphema.
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Índice: IMEMR (Mediterrâneo Oriental) Assunto principal: Neoplasias da Íris / Iris / Biópsia por Agulha Fina Limite: Feminino / Humanos Idioma: Inglês Revista: Saudi J. Ophthalmol. Ano de publicação: 2013

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Índice: IMEMR (Mediterrâneo Oriental) Assunto principal: Neoplasias da Íris / Iris / Biópsia por Agulha Fina Limite: Feminino / Humanos Idioma: Inglês Revista: Saudi J. Ophthalmol. Ano de publicação: 2013