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Genetic Background of Iris Melanomas and Iris Melanocytic Tumors of Uncertain Malignant Potential.
Ophthalmology - 1 Jun 2018
van Poppelen Natasha M, Vaarwater Jolanda, Mudhar Hardeep S, Sisley Karen, Rennie Ian G, Rundle Paul, Brands Tom, van den Bosch Quincy C C, Mensink Hanneke W, de Klein Annelies, Kiliç Emine, Verdijk Robert M
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Uveal melanoma (UM) is the most common primary intraocular malignancy in adults. Iris melanoma comprises 4% to 10% of all UMs and has a lower mortality rate. The genetic changes in iris melanoma are not as well characterized as ciliary body or choroidal melanoma. The aim of this study was to gain more insight into the genetic background of iris melanoma and iris nevi. DESIGN: Multicenter, retrospective...
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