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MR imaging characteristics of uveal melanoma with histopathological validation.

Teresa A FerreiraMyriam G Jaarsma-CoesMarina MarinkovicBerit VerbistRobert M VerdijkMartine J JagerGregorius P M LuytenJan-Willem M Beenakker
Published in: Neuroradiology (2021)
The anatomical and functional MRI characteristics of UM were comprehensively assessed. Knowing the MRI characteristics of UM is important in order to confirm the diagnosis and to differentiate UM from other intra-ocular lesions and because it has implications for treatment planning. MRI is a good technique to evaluate UM, being only limited in case of flat tumors or on identifying scleral invasion.
Keyphrases
  • contrast enhanced
  • magnetic resonance imaging
  • diffusion weighted imaging
  • computed tomography
  • magnetic resonance
  • clinical evaluation