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Klinisch-echographische Diagnostik bei Iristumoren

Translated title of the contribution: Clinico-echographic diagnostics of iris tumors

K. R. Koch*, J. M. Mor, G. Avgitidou, V. Kakkassery, A. C. Rokohl, L. M. Heindl

*Corresponding author for this work

Abstract

Background: The differentiation of iridic space-occupying lesions represents a regularly reoccurring diagnostic challenge. Objective: This article presents an overview of the epidemiological data and describes the diagnostic procedure for iris tumors. Material and methods: The article provides a review of the literature from PubMed and own clinical results. Results: Melanocytic lesions comprise the vast majority of all iris tumors and include nevi and melanomas. Slit lamp biomicroscopy with standardized photography reveals two-dimensional planar tumor growth over time, which is the only recognized clinical surrogate finding for a malignant event. Ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM) is additionally obligatory because it is the only method which enables documentation of the extent of tumor penetration, ciliary body involvement and internal structure of iris tumors. Conclusion: Serial slit lamp and UBM examinations with reproducible pupillary diameters are indispensable for the differentiation of cystic, solid and tumor-simulating lesions and for the detection of malignant transformation in iris tumors.

Translated title of the contributionClinico-echographic diagnostics of iris tumors
Original languageGerman
JournalOphthalmologe
Volume116
Issue number4
Pages (from-to)313-323
Number of pages11
ISSN0941-293X
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01.04.2019

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Research Areas and Centers

  • Research Area: Luebeck Integrated Oncology Network (LION)

DFG Research Classification Scheme

  • 2.23-11 Ophthalmology

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