False positive diagnosis of choroidal melanoma by magnetic resonance imaging.
Magnetic resonance imaging is a relatively new diagnostic modality that is used to an increasing extent as an aid to increase clinical diagnostic accuracy. We report a case of an erroneous diagnosis of malignant melanoma of the choroid associated with magnetic resonance imaging.
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Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA Medical Center 90024.
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D002829:Choroid / Q000473:pathology; D002830:Choroid Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D005189:False Positive Reactions; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008545:Melanoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D014463:Ultrasonography