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.
Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
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McGalliard
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Johnston
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