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Ectropion Uvea and Iris Melanoma

Anatomy Iris Primary Area Ophthalmic Pathology & Intraocular Tumors Specific Topic Ocular Tumors Image Type Gonioscopic

Diagnosis		Ectropion Uvea Secondary to an Iris Melanoma or suspicious iris nevus.
History		This lesion has been followed for 4 years without any evidence of change. Ectropion uvea (in itself) is not diagnostic of malignancy.
Clinical Features		This patient can be followed with serial observation for evidence of growth. Ultrasound biomicroscopy, which can be used to evaluate tuor thickness and pigment epithelial invasion, is particularly helpful in the follow up of iris tumor patients.
Treatment		Not Available
Differential Diagnosis		Not Available
Other Links		none
Contributing Physicians		Paul T. Finger, M.D.