Conjunctival Squamous Cell Carcinoma Outcomes Predicted by Orbital Exenteration, Nodal Metastases
The study also linked a history of organ transplantation and orbital exenteration.
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Study Shows Long-Term Outcomes of Conjunctival Melanoma
The 10-year risk per T category is significantly greater for patients with particular findings.
USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Use of Vitamins for CVD, Cancer Prevention
Task force recommends against use of beta-carotene, vitamin E for prevention of cardiovascular disease or cancer in adults.
Sunlamp Use Linked to Uveal Melanoma Risk
Researchers found the association after reviewing 1753 patients from 5 studies.
Case Documents Panuveitis Following Lung Cancer Therapy
A case report reviews a 71-year-old patient who presented with blurry vision 2 weeks after starting a lung cancer treatment.
Most Palpebral Pleomorphic Adenomas Are Well-Defined, Outside Orbital Rim
Researchers support identifying these masses preoperatively to ensure intact excision and avoid curettage or incisional biopsy.
Screening May Improve Early Detection for Melanoma-Prone
For melanoma-prone families, reduced melanoma thickness is observed for those who receive screening for skin cancer and education about skin self-exams
Melanoma Location Affects Radio-induced Complication Risk
Posterior uveal melanoma had greater risk for radiation retinopathy and papillopathy.
Treat Signs of Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia With Urgency
Researchers say ocular involvement occurs in leukemia between 35% 64% of the time.
Study Reveals Prognostic Uveal Melanoma Biometrics
Combining gene expression profile, largest basal diameter optimizes prediction of early metastasis-free survival in uveal melanoma.
Non-IgE Mediated Activation of Mast Cells Promotes Neovascularization
Research concludes that mast cells are a potential therapeutic target in corneal neovascularization treatment.
Regression Predicts Good Outcomes in Stage 1 and 2 Melanomas
Researchers wanted to determine whether histologically confirmed regression was associated with better or worse survival in patients with primary cutaneous melanoma.
Study Compares AS-OCT and UBM With HP in Tumor Analysis
Researchers compared the accuracy of anterior segment optical coherence tomography, ultrasound biomicroscopy, and histopathology for measuring these tumors.
Choroidal Metastasis Differs in Patients from Mexico
Research reviews primary cancer sites and clinical manifestations of choroidal metastases in Mexican population.
Asian Ethnicity, Uveal Tumor Size Can Guide Metastasis Risk
Largest tumor basal diameter was related to increases in these risks in this cohort.
Some Skin Types More at Risk for Conjunctival Melanoma
Researchers show lighter skin increases risk of disease development, but not of vision loss, tumor recurrence, or death.
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