Posterior uveal biopsy and the trans-scleral Essen forceps biopsy technique.
Journal
Eye (London, England)
ISSN: 1476-5454
Titre abrégé: Eye (Lond)
Pays: England
ID NLM: 8703986
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
14 Oct 2024
14 Oct 2024
Historique:
received:
11
03
2024
accepted:
08
10
2024
revised:
23
09
2024
medline:
15
10
2024
pubmed:
15
10
2024
entrez:
14
10
2024
Statut:
aheadofprint
Résumé
Differentiating neoplastic and non-neoplastic uveal tumours can present a diagnostic challenge; intra-ocular biopsy may be necessary. The novel trans-scleral Essen Forceps biopsy (TSEB) technique can improve diagnostic yield compared to fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB). We present a case demonstrating the technique and its added value. We also review the success rate of TSEB performed at two tertiary eye centres. Retrospective case report and consecutive case series from August 2021 to March 2023. Inclusion criteria were patients who underwent TSEB of posterior uveal lesions from Moorfields Eye Hospital and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals in the United Kingdom. The outcomes were biopsy success rate and complication rate RESULTS: Eleven biopsies met the inclusion criteria. Eight (73%) were successful, which comprised six uveal melanomas, one melanocytoma and one extranodal marginal zone (ENMZ) lymphoma. One TSEB did not yield tissue for histological examination because of perioperative sample handling. Two (18%) biopsies were histologically inconclusive; both were treated as uveal melanoma on clinical grounds or repeat biopsy. The only complication was vitreous loss and retinal hole without retinal detachment in one eye with a very posterior, shallow choroidal lesion. TSEB is an effective alternative to established biopsy techniques, yielding larger tissue samples than FNAB with intact tissue architecture. We recommend adding TSEB to the armamentarium of the ocular oncologist.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Differentiating neoplastic and non-neoplastic uveal tumours can present a diagnostic challenge; intra-ocular biopsy may be necessary. The novel trans-scleral Essen Forceps biopsy (TSEB) technique can improve diagnostic yield compared to fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB). We present a case demonstrating the technique and its added value. We also review the success rate of TSEB performed at two tertiary eye centres.
METHODS
METHODS
Retrospective case report and consecutive case series from August 2021 to March 2023. Inclusion criteria were patients who underwent TSEB of posterior uveal lesions from Moorfields Eye Hospital and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals in the United Kingdom. The outcomes were biopsy success rate and complication rate RESULTS: Eleven biopsies met the inclusion criteria. Eight (73%) were successful, which comprised six uveal melanomas, one melanocytoma and one extranodal marginal zone (ENMZ) lymphoma. One TSEB did not yield tissue for histological examination because of perioperative sample handling. Two (18%) biopsies were histologically inconclusive; both were treated as uveal melanoma on clinical grounds or repeat biopsy. The only complication was vitreous loss and retinal hole without retinal detachment in one eye with a very posterior, shallow choroidal lesion.
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSIONS
TSEB is an effective alternative to established biopsy techniques, yielding larger tissue samples than FNAB with intact tissue architecture. We recommend adding TSEB to the armamentarium of the ocular oncologist.
Identifiants
pubmed: 39402168
doi: 10.1038/s41433-024-03394-6
pii: 10.1038/s41433-024-03394-6
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Informations de copyright
© 2024. The Author(s).
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