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Z N Zakov, T R Smith, D M Albert

    Archives of Ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
    |December 1, 1978
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    Positive radioactive phosphorus (32P) uptake tests do not confirm choroidal melanoma. Nonmalignant lesions can cause false positives, necessitating careful clinical evaluation before enucleation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Oncology
    • Diagnostic Imaging

    Background:

    • Choroidal melanoma is a serious ocular malignancy requiring prompt diagnosis and treatment.
    • Radioactive phosphorus (32P) uptake testing is a diagnostic tool used to assess suspected choroidal melanoma.
    • Enucleation (eye removal) is a treatment option for confirmed choroidal melanoma.

    Observation:

    • Three patients with suspected choroidal melanoma presented with positive 32P uptake tests.
    • Two of these patients underwent enucleation based on the positive test results.
    • Histopathologic examination revealed no malignancy in the enucleated eyes.

    Findings:

    • Positive 32P uptake tests, even with high values, are not definitive for choroidal melanoma.
    • Nonmalignant ocular lesions can produce false-positive results in 32P uptake tests.

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  • Histopathology is crucial for confirming malignancy and guiding treatment decisions.

    • Implications:

    • Ophthalmologists must integrate clinical findings with diagnostic test results for accurate choroidal melanoma diagnosis.
    • Over-reliance on 32P uptake tests can lead to unnecessary enucleations for nonmalignant conditions.
    • Comprehensive clinical assessment is paramount in managing suspected choroidal melanoma to avoid overtreatment.