Table of Contents - WOC 2012

Free Paper: Oncology
Mon 20 Feb 13:30 - 15:00 Conference Room A2
FP-ONC-MO 404 (1)
Growth Assessment of Choroidal Nevi
Bakalian Silvin (1) , Lindley Susan (1) , Edelstein Chaim (1) ,
Abdulmannan Dina (2) , Burnier Miguel (1)
1. McGill University
Objective/Purpose: Choroidal nevi are common uveal lesions in Caucasian
patients. There is evidence suggesting that melanomas may arise from preexisting
nevi. The aim of this study is to examine the growth of choroidal nevi
over the years by evaluating the ultrasonographic features of these lesions.
Methods: A retrospective observational study of patients with choroidal nevi,
followed by fundus photos and diagnostic ultrasound exams for a period of 17
years. All patients were examined at McGill University Health Center. All data
including age, gender, and follow up period was recorded. A detailed analysis
of all ultrasound exams including the first and the last one was performed.
Results: Choroidal nevi were more common in women in our sample size. The
majority of choroidal nevi were stable in size and a small percentage of these
lesions were associated with increase in size. The growing choroidal nevi were
more frequent in men as opposed to women. These findings were statistically
significant (p