Demonstration of retroiridal extension of an epithelial membrane by ultrasound biomicroscopy: A clinicopathologic correlation

Authors

Diane Chialant, University of Ottawa Eye Institute, Canada
Karim F. Damji, University of Ottawa Eye Institute, CanadaFollow
Seymour Brownstein, University of Ottawa Eye Institute, Canada
Dustin Coupal, University of Ottawa Eye Institute, Canada

Document Type

Report

Department

Ophthalmology

Abstract

Purpose: To report the utilization of ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM) in identifying the extension into the posterior segment of an epithelial membrane, as correlated by the histopathologic findings.
Method: Case report. UBM findings before enucleation with histopathologic correlation.
Results: UBM demonstrated a membrane tracking from the posterior iris surface over the ciliary body and towards the retina. Light microscopic examination disclosed the epithelial nature of this membrane.
Conclusion: UBM can identify extension of an epithelial membrane into the posterior segment and thereby guide the approach to surgical management.

Comments

This work was published before the author joined Aga Khan University.

Publication (Name of Journal)

American Journal of Ophthalmology

Recommended Citation

Chialant, D., Damji, K. F., Brownstein, S., Coupal, D. (2001). Demonstration of retroiridal extension of an epithelial membrane by ultrasound biomicroscopy: A clinicopathologic correlation. American Journal of Ophthalmology, 131(5), 654-656.
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