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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
Other diagnostic studies for uveal melanoma include biopsy.[1]
Other Diagnostic Studies
Biopsy
As almost all cases of uveal melanoma can be accurately diagnosed by the eye exam and imaging tests, a biopsy is not often needed. However, some doctors have started using biopsies to get a sample of the tumor for gene testing. This can help predict whether the melanoma is likely to come back outside of the eye at some point
- Biopsy of the uveal melanoma is not preffered because it can be hard to get a sample of the tumor without damaging the eye.
- Biopsy could possibly spread the tumor within or outside of the eye.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Singh, Arun D; Medina, Carlos A; Singh, Nakul; Aronow, Mary E; Biscotti, Charles V; Triozzi, Pierre L (2015). "Fine-needle aspiration biopsy of uveal melanoma: outcomes and complications". British Journal of Ophthalmology: bjophthalmol-2015–306921. doi:10.1136/bjophthalmol-2015-306921. ISSN 0007-1161.