Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Melanocytoma--a case report].

B Eckhardt1, W Hütz

  • 1Augenklinik Kreiskrankenhaus Hersfeld.

Klinische Monatsblatter Fur Augenheilkunde
|July 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

A melanocytoma, a benign optic nerve tumor, was diagnosed in a left eye, causing significant visual field loss. Imaging confirmed its location without invasive growth, showing stability over nine months.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Non-normal tracer diffusion from stirring by swimming microorganisms.

The European physical journal. E, Soft matter·2012
Same author

Micelle-templated mesoporous films of magnesium carbonate and magnesium oxide.

Advanced materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)·2012
Same author

Momentum distributions after double ionization.

Chaos (Woodbury, N.Y.)·2009
Same author

Onset of fast magnetic reconnection.

Physical review letters·2007
Same author

Abnormal mixing of passive scalars in chaotic flows.

Physical review. E, Statistical, nonlinear, and soft matter physics·2007
Same author

Phase space localization and matrix element distributions in systems with mixed classical phase space.

Physical review. E, Statistical physics, plasmas, fluids, and related interdisciplinary topics·2002
Same journal

Surgical Management of Malignant Eyelid Tumors: A Retrospective Analysis over 10 Years of Surgical Treatment in 1443 Consecutive Cases.

Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde·2026
Same journal

[Ocular Penetration - Management of Ophthalmic Trauma].

Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde·2026
Same journal

Corneal Neurotisation in Neurotrophic Keratopathy: A Retrospective Analysis of Functional Outcomes and Clinical Courses.

Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde·2026
Same journal

Evaluating the Long-term Success and Safety of Canaloplasty in Glaucoma Patients.

Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde·2026
Same journal

Imbalanced Trace Elements as Risk Factors in the Pathogenesis of Glaucoma.

Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde·2026
Same journal

Malnutrition as a Risk Factor for Cerebral and Glaucomatous Neurodegeneration - Mechanisms and Therapeutic Strategies.

Klinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde·2026
See all related articles

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Neuro-oncology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Melanocytomas are typically benign tumors of melanocytes.
  • Optic nerve head tumors can present with visual disturbances.
  • Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for management.

Observation:

  • A case study of a patient with a left eye melanocytoma presenting with extensive visual field defects.
  • Diagnostic imaging modalities including fluorescein angiography, sonography, and computerized tomography were utilized.
  • Tumor location was identified in the prelaminar portion of the optic disk.

Findings:

  • The melanocytoma was confirmed to be located in the prelaminar optic disk.
  • No evidence of infiltrative tumor growth was observed.

Related Experiment Videos

  • The tumor remained stable with no changes noted in findings over a nine-month follow-up period.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights the potential for melanocytomas to cause significant visual impairment.
    • Non-infiltrative growth and stability suggest a benign clinical course.
    • Accurate imaging is essential for characterizing optic nerve head lesions and guiding management.