Uveal melanomas, often referred to by the media and in the general population as ocular melanomas, may arise from any of the three parts of the uvea, and are sometimes referred to …

The uvea (/ ˈjuːviə /; [1] derived from Latin: uva meaning "grape"), also called the uveal layer, uveal coat, uveal tract, vascular tunic or vascular layer, is the pigmented middle layer of the …

2025年1月28日 · Eye melanoma most often affects the middle layer of the eye, called the uvea. Parts of the eye's uvea that can develop melanoma include the colored portion of the eye …

2011年12月1日 · Uveal melanoma is a term with which many people may be unfamiliar. In part, that's because it's a relatively rare type of cancer, but also because it's been called different …

Uveal melanoma is a rare condition accounting for only 5% of all primary melanoma cases. Still, it is the most frequently diagnosed primary intraocular malignant tumor in adults. Almost 90% of …

Knowing how uveal melanoma spreads and where it spreads to can help you to understand why it is important to get treated as early as possible.

Uveal melanoma is the most common cancer that starts in the eyeball in adults. It accounts for about 5% of all melanoma cases. It may be called choroidal melanoma or ocular melanoma. …

Uveal melanoma, sometimes called ocular melanoma, is a type of cancer that affects the uvea, the middle layer of the eye that contains blood vessels, pigment cells (melanocytes), and …

Intraocular melanoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the eye. Being older and having fair skin may increase the risk of intraocular melanoma. Signs and …

2024年8月6日 · Your uvea is a three-part structure that surrounds most of your eye. The three parts of it all play a vital role in eye function. They support surrounding tissues, help control …