Uveal Neoplasms
| Definition: |
Tumors or cancer of the UVEA. |
| Notes: |
/blood supply /chem /second /secret /ultrastruct permitted; coord IM with histol type of neopl (IM); CHOROID NEOPLASMS & IRIS NEOPLASMS are also available |
| Previously Indexed: |
Ciliary Body (1966-1980),Eye Neoplasms (1966-1980),Iris (1966-1980),Uvea (1966-1975),Uveal Diseases (1976-1980) |
Uveal Neoplasms Categories.
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Choroid Neoplasms - Tumors of the choroid; most common intraocular tumors are malignant melanomas of the choroid. These usually occur after puberty and increase in incidence with advancing age. Most malignant melanomas of the uveal tract develop from benign melanomas (nevi). |
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Iris Neoplasms - Tumors of the iris characterized by increased pigmentation of melanocytes. Iris nevi are composed of proliferated melanocytes and are associated with neurofibromatosis and malignant melanoma of the choroid and ciliary body. Malignant melanoma of the iris often originates from preexisting nevi. |
Uveal Neoplasms Definitions and Terms
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