Vitreous body and intraocular perfusion fluid cytology for intraocular lesions

Abstract

Objective : We clinically and cytologically examined vitreous body and intraocular perfusion fluid and its uses.
Study Design : We studied 64 fluid samples for age, gender, symptoms, clinical suspicion, cytology, and final diagnosis in vitreous body and intraocular perfusion.
Results : Median age at onset was 60.8 years. No gender difference in incidence were indicated. Vitreous opacity was seen in most ocular findings and uveitis and endophthalmitis were suspected. Infection, sarcoidosis, and malignant lymphoma were diagnosed cytologically.
Conclusions : Molecular biological studies in diagnosing intraocular lesions show promise but are limited by the small vitreous body fluid samples. Laboratory procedure chosen based on intraocular perfusate cytology may help improve precision in intraocular lesion diagnosis.