Article
Familial uveal melanoma: a report on two families and a review of the literature.
Acta ophthalmologica Scandinavica - 1 Aug 2003
Kodjikian Laurent, Nguyen Khôi, Lumbroso Livia, Gauthier-Villars Marion, Chauvel Pierre, Plauchu Henri, Sterkers Margaret, Devouassoux Mojgan, Grange Jean-Daniel
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PURPOSE: A total of 69 families affected by uveal melanoma have been reported in the literature. This report describes two additional families. In addition to presenting these cases, which constitute exceptions, the paper reviews the literature. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Two families, each with two affected members, were analysed in this retrospective study. The pedigree of each family has been pieced together....
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