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62. Melanoma of the eye: Difference between revisions
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(Created page with "'''Organ''': Eyeball '''Description''': There is a melanoma on the retinal surface of the eyeball. '''Diagnosis''': Ocular melanoma '''Risk factors:''' * Nothing special '''Theory''': Ocular or uveal melanoma arise from the choroidal melanocytes. The tumor can arise in the choroid, iris or ciliary body. Ocular melanoma actually has a better prognosis than skin melanoma, as it metastasizes less frequently. File:Melanoma of eye prep.jpg|center|thumb|Melanoma of ey...") |
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'''Organ''': Eyeball | [[File:Melanoma of eye prep.jpg|thumb|Melanoma of eye prep]]'''Organ''': Eyeball | ||
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Ocular or uveal melanoma arise from the choroidal melanocytes. The tumor can arise in the choroid, iris or ciliary body. Ocular melanoma actually has a better prognosis than skin melanoma, as it metastasizes less frequently. | Ocular or uveal melanoma arise from the choroidal melanocytes. The tumor can arise in the choroid, iris or ciliary body. Ocular melanoma actually has a better prognosis than skin melanoma, as it metastasizes less frequently. | ||
[[Category:Pathology 2 - Macropreparations]] | [[Category:Pathology 2 - Macropreparations]] | ||