OCT Tip 197 was originally published on November 6th, 2020.
The retina appears elevated in this OCT. Why?
Analysis
There is significant elevation of the retina. Anteriorly, RPE/Bruch’s membrane is seen. There is a break in this area and material is seen anterior and posterior to it. There is significant homogeneity and hyporeflectivity to the lesion.
The patient was diagnosed with a choroidal melanoma.
In this tip's accompanying 11 min. video, we'll review:
- Review lesions that elevate the retina
- Learn the concept of a double circulation on an Angiogram
- Review treatment options of choroidal melanoma
OCT Tip
In lesions where there is significant elevation of the retina, consider a choroidal melanoma.
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