THE IMPORTANCE OF ULTRASOUND-GUIDED BIOPSY: LESSON FROM A CASE OF LIVER METASTASIS FROM UVEAL MELANOMA

Melanoma is a highly aggressive cancer, with uveal melanoma being the most common primary intraocular malignancy in adults, accounting for 3-5% of all melanomas. While cutaneous melanoma typically metastasizes to various sites, uveal melanoma primarily spreads to the liver, with liver metastases detected in about 87% of metastatic uveal melanoma cases. These liver metastases are often asymptomatic until advanced stages, making early detection challenging. This case report describes a patient with a large liver mass, where neither contrast-enhanced CT nor MRI could establish a definitive diagnosis. The final diagnosis of uveal melanoma metastasis was confirmed through an ultrasound-guided biopsy. The report also reviews the literature on imaging follow-up for melanoma patients.

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Quiz Ninety Six

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What is the primary benefit of using bilateral focused ultrasound for essential tremors?

 

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For which group of patients was bilateral-focused ultrasound shown to be particularly effective?

 

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What type of treatment is bilateral focused ultrasound?

 

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What is a key finding about the use of bilateral focused ultrasound for essential tremor patients?

 

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What condition is being treated with bilateral focused ultrasound in the study?

 

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