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Spindle Cell Intraocular Melanoma
Intraocular Melanoma is derived from melanocytes of the uveal tract. This tumor is the most common primary intraocular tumor in the United States and Western Europe. Simular to melanoma of the skin it is rare in Africa and Asia. Diagnostic procedures include ophthalmoscopic exam, flurescein angiograph and ultrasound. Treatment includes: surgical excision of the eye, iridocyclectomy and tumor resection. Recently treatment as also included radiotherapy or photo coagulation. Classification of uveal melanomas recognizes four cell types within these tumors. Spindle A and B cells are included in this classification. - 2002 (NCI Thesaurus)
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