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A case of unusual ocular tumour

Publication details

Dr Daniel Dragnev FEBO, FICO, Mr Dai Barr FRCS, FRCOphth, Mr Sinna Shanmugalingam FRCS, FRCOphth, Mr Manoj Kulshrestha FRCSI
Foundation Years Journal, volume 7, issue 3, p.45 (123Doc Education, London, March 2013)

Abstract

The following article describes an interesting case of a uveal tumor. We discuss its presentation, clinical picture, differential diagnosis and management.

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Authors

Dr Daniel Dragnev FEBO, FICO

Specialty Doctor
North Road Eye Clinic
Bronglais General Hospital
Aberystwyth

Mr Dai Barr FRCS, FRCOphth

Consultant Ophthalmologist
North Road Eye Clinic
Bronglais General Hospital
Aberystwyth

Mr Sinna Shanmugalingam FRCS, FRCOphth

Consultant Ophthalmologist
North Road Eye Clinic
Bronglais General Hospital
Aberystwyth

Mr Manoj Kulshrestha FRCSI

Consultant Ophthalmologist
North Road Eye Clinic
Bronglais General Hospital
Aberystwyth

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