Melanocytoma of the optic nerve head: a diagnostic dilemma

• Main Authors: Mohmad, Z., Tan , A.K, Ku, C.Y, Wan Abdul Halim, W.H, Then, K.Y
• Format: E-Article
• Language: English
• Published: Licensee PAGEPress, Italy 2011
• Subjects: Q Science (General); R Medicine (General)
• Online Access: http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/2254/1/Melanocytoma%20of%20the%20optic%20nerve%20head%20a%20diagnostic%20dilemma.pdf; http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/2254/

The clinical features, autofluorescence, Bscan ultrasonography, optical coherence tomography and fluorescein angiography of the lesion were described. Multiple investigation modalities are needed to confirm the benign nature of the lesion. Careful evaluation and follow-up is crucial to avoid misdiag...