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Adenocarcinoma
Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University target adenocarcinoma
June 23rd, 2009
In this recently published article, scientists in the United States conducted a study "To report a case of low-grade adenocarcinoma of the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) in a young Asian woman. Interventional case report with histopathologic correlation." "A 28-year-old Asian woman with a year-long history of floaters presented with a dark pigmented lesion in the right eye. Partial lamellar sclerouvectomy was performed and histopathology revealed a retina pigment epithelial neoplasm consistent with a low-grade adenocarcinoma. The patient responded well to the surgery with no complications. Neoplasms of RPE are rare but must be differentiated from choroidal melanoma,...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2009-06-23)
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