Uveal melanoma: proton beam irradiation.
Over the past two decades, radiotherapy has replaced enucleation as the standard treatment for uveal melanoma. Although this method does not alter survival, preservation of the globe and, in some instances, visual function, is achieved. This article presents the authors' and other investigators' experience with proton therapy.
Gragoudas
Evangelos S
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Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, and Retina Service, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, 243 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA. evangelos_gragoudas@meei.harvard.edu
Marie Lane
Anne
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D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008545:Melanoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D011379:Prognosis; D061766:Proton Therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014602:Uvea / Q000473:pathology / Q000528:radiation effects; D014604:Uveal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D011522:Protons
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