Intraocular melanoma prognosis
Jan
24
Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.
The prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options depend on the following:
The type of melanoma cells (how they look under a microscope).
- The size of the tumor.
- Which part of the eye the tumor is in (the iris, ciliary body, or choroid).
- Whether the tumor has spread within the eye or to other places in the body.
- The patient’s age and general health.
- Whether the tumor has recurred (come back) after treatment.
In patients with small tumors that have not spread, intraocular melanoma can be cured and vision can usually be saved.
February 2nd, 2010 at 12:44 pm
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