Optical Digital Biopsy: Uveal Choroidal Melanoma: Case Report and Update of Technology
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Zárate Jorge Oscar, Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Buenos Aires University (BAU), Buenos Aires, Argentina; Ophthalmic Research Laboratory and Vision Sciences, (BAU), Buenos Aires, Argentina; Digital Laboratory Pathology, Maimonides University, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Pelayes David, Ophthalmic Research Laboratory and Vision Sciences, (BAU), Buenos Aires, Argentina; Digital Laboratory Pathology, Maimonides University, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Folgar Martín, Ophthalmic Research Laboratory and Vision Sciences, (BAU), Buenos Aires, Argentina; Digital Laboratory Pathology, Maimonides University, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Lacarta Guillermo, Digital Laboratory Pathology, Maimonides University, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Alvarado Miguel, Digital Laboratory Pathology, Maimonides University, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Introduction: We report our initial observations on the technique of “optical digital biopsy” and its applications in a variety of diseases involving the vitreous, retina, retinal pigment epithelium, and choroid. In this case we present a patient with a diagnosis of intraocular choroidal tumors in which was replicated the optical digital biopsy with optimal results in our conclusions, confirmed later by enucleation. Optical Digital Biopsy is a noninvasive technique that allows the assessment of cellular composition and tissue, but the refinement of technique and additional validation studies are still necessary before being able to apply it clinically. This report includes an update of the technique and its possibilities.
Optical Digital Biopsy, Intraocular Choroidal Tumors, Update
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