Ocular tumours of the posterior segment of the eye – a short review
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Jun 30, 2016
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choroidal lesions, naevus, melanoma, uveal metastases
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This short review refers to most commonly observed ocular tumours of the posterior segment of the eye in adults. Melanocytic, vascular, metastatic lesions are discussed with a some clinical tips and tricks and practical guide to differentiation.
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Rospond-Kubiak I, Kocięcki J. Ocular tumours of the posterior segment of the eye – a short review. Ophthatherapy [Internet]. 2016Jun.30 [cited 2024Apr.28];3(2):95-100. Available from: https://journalsmededu.pl/index.php/ophthatherapy/article/view/598
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