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[Comparative evaluation of echography and C.A.T. in diagnosing retinoblastoma].

Authors :
Nucci P
Modorati G
Pierro L
Alfarano R
Brancato R
Source :
Minerva pediatrica [Minerva Pediatr] 1989 Mar; Vol. 41 (3), pp. 129-31.
Publication Year :
1989

Abstract

The comparative efficiency of sonography and computerised axial tomography on the diagnosis of retinoblastoma was assessed in 8 consecutive cases. Ocular echography revealed a 100% sensitivity whereas CT scans gave false negatives in 2 out of the 8 cases (80% sensitivity). The value of ultrasound scanning as the diagnostic test of first choice for suspected retinoblastoma is therefore emphasised.

Details

Language :
Italian
ISSN :
0026-4946
Volume :
41
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Minerva pediatrica
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
2664443