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The Ophthalmic Oncology Service provides consultations to patients and their referring physicians on a wide range of tumors and tumor-simulating inflammatory disorders of the eyelids, conjunctiva, cornea, uvea, retina, optic nerve, orbital soft tissues, lacrimal glands, lacrimal sacs, and disorders of the surrounding compartments (sinuses and intracranial cavities).
In addition to a complex and sophisticated clinical examination, patients may have ancillary diagnostic studies, including computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, immersion ultrasonography, ultrasound biomicroscopy, doppler ultrasound, and fluorescein angiography.
Previous biopsy material will be evaluated on all patients where this material exists, including glass slides, electron microscopy, and immunohistochemistry. Recommendations are made with respect to treatment, including further biopsy, wide local excision, radical surgery, chemotherapy, or radiotherapy. The Service functions in intimate teamwork with the Retina Service (Director, Dr. Evangelos Gragoudas) and the Oculo-Plastics Service.
If you would like to make an appointment with an Infirmary ophthalmologist who specializes in Oncology, please call 617-573-3515.
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