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Genetic Features of Uveal Melanoma.
Genes - 22 Oct 2024
Sorrentino Francesco Saverio, Culiersi Carola, Florido Antonio, De Nadai Katia, Adamo Ginevra Giovanna, Nasini Francesco, Vivarelli Chiara, Mura Marco, Parmeggiani Francesco
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Although it comprises only 5% of all melanomas, uveal melanoma (UM) is the most commonly observed primary intraocular cancer. METHODS: Poor patient survival persists in spite of innovative systemic therapies. In fact, approximately fifty percent of UM patients develop metastases from micro-metastases that remain undetected at the exact time of diagnosis. RESULTS: The molecular understanding...
Topics
- Uveal Neoplasms
- Humans
- Melanoma
- Mutation
- Biomarkers, Tumor
- Uveal Melanoma
