A study of iris melanoma in Northern Ireland.
A retrospective study of all cases of iris melanoma in Northern Ireland over a 15-year period was undertaken. A total of 18 cases were identified. Of these, nine were histologically proved to be iris melanomas of various types. Within the period of follow-up two patients died from metastatic deposits. In both cases invasion of the anterior face of the ciliary body was present on histological examination. The implications for management are discussed.
McGalliard
J N
JN
Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Johnston
P B
PB
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007499:Iris Diseases / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008545:Melanoma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D009362:Neoplasm Metastasis; D009660:Northern Ireland; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014604:Uveal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery