Titre | Mesectodermal leiomyoma: current diagnostic approach and management |
But | Mesectodermal leiomyoma is a rare benign intraocular tumor, on which mostly only single case reports (nr:~60), based on coincidental histopathological findings, have been published. Clear diagnostic or therapeutic guidelines have not been published yet. |
Méthodes | We studied retrospectively 5 consecutive leiomyoma cases, observed or treated since 2001. We present their clinical features, differential diagnostic approach, and management. |
Résultats | Referral diagnosis of all cases was uveal melanoma. All tumors were well delineated and originated in the ciliary body (4) or anterior choroid (1). Median thickness was 7.6 mm (4.0-12.6), with low internal reflectivity and a supraciliary/-choroidal location on US examination (UBM/20/10 MHz). Suspicion of leiomyoma (4) or melanocytoma (1) had motivated incisional biopsy as a diagnostic approach. Management consisted of specific surgical incision (3) or periodic observation (2). |
Conclusion | Mesectodermal leiomyoma has distinct clinical features, justifying incisional biopsy before planning further management adapted to its benign nature. |
Nom | SCHALENBOURG |
Initiales | A |
Institut | Jules Gonin Eye Hospital |
Ville | Lausanne (VD), CH |
Nom | MORMILE |
Initiales | S |
Institut | Jules Gonin Eye Hospital |
Ville | Lausanne (VD), CH |
Nom | UFFER |
Initiales | S |
Institut | Jules Gonin Eye Hospital |
Ville | Lausanne (VD), CH |
Nom | ZOGRAFOS |
Initiales | L |
Institut | Jules Gonin Eye Hospital |
Ville | Lausanne (VD), CH |