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Head and neck CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of uveal melanoma. Findings on CT scan diagnostic of uveal melanoma include: | Head and neck CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of uveal melanoma. Findings on CT scan diagnostic of uveal melanoma include:<ref name="Reddy2005">{{cite journal|last1=Reddy|first1=S|title=PET/CT imaging: detection of choroidal melanoma|journal=British Journal of Ophthalmology|volume=89|issue=10|year=2005|pages=1265–1269|issn=0007-1161|doi=10.1136/bjo.2005.066399}}</ref> | ||
* Elevated mushroom shaped [[lesions]] | * Elevated mushroom shaped [[lesions]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Simrat Sarai, M.D. [2]
Overview
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Head and neck CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of uveal melanoma. Findings on CT scan diagnostic of uveal melanoma include:[1]
- Elevated mushroom shaped lesions
- Hyperdense
- Contrast enhancement
References
- ↑ Reddy, S (2005). "PET/CT imaging: detection of choroidal melanoma". British Journal of Ophthalmology. 89 (10): 1265–1269. doi:10.1136/bjo.2005.066399. ISSN 0007-1161.