Immunological mechanisms in choroidal melanoma.
There are now several experimental immunological assays which may occasionally be useful as additional diagnostic tests for choroidal melanoma. These tests may also be helpful as a guide to prognosis. In patients who have a poor prognosis, immunotherapy may prolong survival after enucleation.
D000951:Antigens, Neoplasm; D002272:Carcinoembryonic Antigen / Q000032:analysis; D002464:Cell Migration Inhibition; D002830:Choroid Neoplasms / Q000276:immunology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D006968:Hypersensitivity, Delayed; D007111:Immunity, Cellular; D008545:Melanoma / Q000276:immunology* / Q000628:therapy; D011379:Prognosis; D012397:Rosette Formation
D000951:Antigens, Neoplasm; D002272:Carcinoembryonic Antigen