MRI Diagnosis of Choroid Metastatic Carcinoma(A Report of 4 Cases)
- VernacularTitle:脉络膜转移癌的MRI诊断(附4例报告)
- Author:
Hua YANG
;
Yong WANG
;
Huaijun LIU
;
Ying LI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
choroid;
metastatic tumor;
magnetic resonance image
- From:
Journal of Practical Radiology
2001;0(07):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the clinical and MRI features of choroid metastatic tumors.Methods Clinical and MRI findings in 4 cases with choroid lung carcinoma metastasis based on pathological results were retrospectively analyzed.Results Lung metastatic carcinomas were the most common primary cancers metastasizing to the choroid all the 4 cases had a decrease of visual acuity rapidly.MRI showed diffuse or local thickness of bulbar wall,and revealed T 1 isointense and T 2 iso-or hyperintense signals.A mass extruding into the bulb was seen in 1 patient.Conclusion MRI of choroid metastatic carcinoma has characteristic manifestations,and MRI is an effective and useful technique for the diagnosis of this lesion.
