title: Follow up of suspected choroidal naevi.
abstract: The correct diagnosis of small pigmented choroidal tumours is often difficult. We reviewed 16 cases with a mean follow-up of 58 months and illustrate the difficulties which can be encountered in correctly diagnosing small to medium-sized pigmented tumours. Of those 16 cases, 4 cases ultimately progressed and needed appropriate therapy. Some suspected melanomas grew initially but then stayed stationary for a long period of time. In doubtful cases, it is essential to document the evolution with echography, fundoscopy, fundus photographs, fluorescein-angiography, visual fields and eventually ICG-angiography. If progression is documented, appropriate treatment has to be considered.
authors.affiliation: Dept. of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Ghent, Belgium.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Sallet
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: De Laey
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002830:Choroid Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009508:Nevus, Pigmented / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D009887:Ophthalmoscopy; D014463:Ultrasonography; D058609:Visual Field Tests