Progression of an iris melanoma over 41 years.
An iris melanoma first recorded in 1945 progressed over a period of 41 years to produce secondary glaucoma resulting in enucleation. The case illustrates the advancing nature of such lesions.
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Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015811:Iris Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D008545:Melanoma / Q000473:pathology*; D011379:Prognosis; D013997:Time Factors