Ocular Melanoma

Excerpt

Melanoma is a malignant overproliferation of melanocytes. Ocular melanoma is the second most common type of melanoma after cutaneous and is the most common primary intraocular malignant tumor in adults.

The prognosis of uveal melanoma has remained unchanged over the past few decades. The systemic prognosis depends on the size and other characteristics of the lesion. It is not affected by the choice of local treatment. Ocular melanoma tends to spread hematogenously and often involves the liver.