title: [A varix of the vortex vein ampulla is a rare differential diagnosis of malignant melanoma of the choroid].
abstract: Melanoma of the choroid is the most frequent primary intra-ocular malignancy whereas a varix of the vortex vein ampulla is a benign, rare and asymptomatic condition requiring no treatment. A varix of the vortex vein ampulla is usually found accidentally and can easily be mistaken for a choroidal melanoma, a naevus or a haemorrhage. We present a case of a varix of the vortex vein ampulla, which can be distinguished from other more serious conditions by using simple clinical methods.
authors.affiliation: Øjenspecialet, Klinik Hoved-Orto, Aalborg Universitetshospital, Hobrovej 18-22, 9100 Aalborg. auri@rn.dk.
authors.forename: Audrone
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rimsaite
authors.forename: Carl Uggerhøj
authors.initials: CU
authors.lastname: Andersen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002829:Choroid / Q000098:blood supply*; D002830:Choroid Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D006801:Humans; D007208:Indocyanine Green; D008297:Male; D008545:Melanoma / Q000175:diagnosis; D041623:Tomography, Optical Coherence; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000175:diagnosis*
chemical_list: D007208:Indocyanine Green