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ReviewJournal of current ophthalmology

Liquid Biopsy and Ocular Tumors: A Review.

Celine Chaaya, Andrea Sarkis, Georges El Haddad, Ernest Diab, Alexandre Schakal

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Review in Journal of current ophthalmology. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Celine ChaayaDepartment of Ophthalmology, University of Saint Joseph, Beirut, Lebanon.
Andrea SarkisDepartment of Ophthalmology, University of Saint Joseph, Beirut, Lebanon.
Georges El HaddadDepartment of Ophthalmology, University of Saint Joseph, Beirut, Lebanon.
Ernest DiabDepartment of Hematology and Oncology, University of Saint Joseph, Beirut, Lebanon.
Alexandre SchakalDepartment of Ophthalmology, University of Saint Joseph, Beirut, Lebanon.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Purpose: To explore the various applications of liquid biopsy (LB) in ophthalmology and provide a comprehensive discussion on its utility in the field. Methods: A thorough exploration of the literature was conducted, and a total of 47 articles were included. Results: In RB, where conventional tumor biopsies carry risks of spreading the tumor beyond the eye, LB, particularly from the aqueous humor, emerges as a promising alternative. It provides a secure means of detecting cfDNA. In addition, LB is effective in uveal melanoma, particularly through digital droplet PCR, in mutation detection and predicting disease progression. Moreover, vitreous LB proves highly effective in diagnosing vitreoretinal lymphoma, exhibiting greater sensitivity than traditional cytopathological methods. This noninvasive approach not only enhances diagnostic accuracy but also holds potential for guiding biologically targeted therapies, showcasing the ongoing advancements in LB technology poised to redefine and revolutionize the field. Conclusion: These findings offer valuable insights for personalized treatment strategies in ocular malignancies.

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Liquid biopsyOcular tumorsRetinoblastomaTherapeutic advancementsUveal melanomaVitreoretinal lymphoma

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PMID41041030
PMCPMC12487790

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