Since the 1970s, vitreous biopsies have been per- formed in cases of intraocular vision-threatening pathologies of unknown origin. When sufficiently large biopsies are obtained, a number of diagnostic tests can be performed including titration of immuno- globulins (Goldman–Witmer quotient), cytology, immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, culture, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR).1 It has long been reserved to cases with severe sight-threatening disease because of the risk of complications. Typically, only patients with bilateral sight-threatening uveitis, cases in which intraocular tumors are suspected or when there is a suspicion of infection, are considered as candidates for this surgery.
Mura M, Buschini E, Iannetta D, De Smet MD (2016). Vitreous Biopsy Under Air. RETINA, 36(4), 838-839 [10.1097/IAE.0000000000000939].
Vitreous Biopsy Under Air
Iannetta D;
2016
Abstract
Since the 1970s, vitreous biopsies have been per- formed in cases of intraocular vision-threatening pathologies of unknown origin. When sufficiently large biopsies are obtained, a number of diagnostic tests can be performed including titration of immuno- globulins (Goldman–Witmer quotient), cytology, immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, culture, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR).1 It has long been reserved to cases with severe sight-threatening disease because of the risk of complications. Typically, only patients with bilateral sight-threatening uveitis, cases in which intraocular tumors are suspected or when there is a suspicion of infection, are considered as candidates for this surgery.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
