Evaluation of sceral invasion and extrascleral extension of uveal melanomas by echography and MR imaging.

摘要

Purpose: to study the diagnostic value of ultrasonography and MR imaging for the detection of scleral infiltration and extrascleral extension of uveal melanoma. Design: Observational case series.Patients: During a 4-year-period 12 consequtive patients with clinically suspected large uveal melanoma were scanned by both echography and MR imaging following full ophthalmic examination and careful metastatic work-up. All of the patients underwent enucleation or exenteration.