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Screening for uveal melanoma metastasis. Literature review.

Authors :
Missotten GS
Keunen JE
Source :
Bulletin de la Societe belge d'ophtalmologie [Bull Soc Belge Ophtalmol] 2004 (294), pp. 13-22.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Local tumour control in uveal melanoma has improved in the last decades. However, 5-year mortality due to metastases from large uveal melanomas remains high. Recently both isolated liver perfusion therapy and chemotherapy have reached encouraging results in improving metastasis survival. As such screening at an early stage, especially for liver metastases, becomes imperative.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0081-0746
Issue :
294
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Bulletin de la Societe belge d'ophtalmologie
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
15682915