Abstract
2/2013
vol. 115
Original paper
Choroidal melanoma – routes of extraocular extension
- Klinika Okulistyki i Onkologii Okulistycznej Katedry Okulistyki Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego w Krakowie
Klinika Oczna 2013, 115 (2): 107-110
Online publish date: 2013/06/21
Introduction
To report the routs of extraocular extension of uveal melanoma.
Material and methods
A retrospective study of 170 enucleated eyes with uveal melanoma and deep intrascleral tumor invasion and/or nodular extrascleral extension.
Results
The routes of passages by sclera were natural channels: ciliary arteries, ciliary nerves, optic nerve, vortex veins, aqueous channels and intrascleral melanoma invasion.
Keywords
uveal melanoma, extraocular extension
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