Clinics in Dermatology
Volume 27, Issue 1 , Pages 122-133, January 2009

Ocular melanoma: relatively rare but requiring respect☆

Ocular Oncology Service, Wills Eye Institute, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA

Abstract 

Primary ocular melanoma can involve the uveal tract, conjunctiva, eyelid, or orbit. Uveal melanoma is the most common ocular melanoma and carries a serious prognosis, especially if the tumor is medium or large in size. Conjunctival melanoma manifests on the surface of the eye and has been increasing in incidence. Eyelid and primary orbital melanoma are the least common variants. Early diagnosis from annual ocular examination by an experienced ophthalmologist and treatment strategies are reviewed.

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☆ Support was provided by the Eye Tumor Research Foundation, Philadelphia, PA (CLS); the Macula Foundation, New York, NY (CLS); the Rosenthal Award of the Macula Society (CLS); and the Paul Kayser International Award of Merit in Retina Research, Houston TX (JAS).

PII: S0738-081X(08)00187-9

doi:10.1016/j.clindermatol.2008.09.010

Clinics in Dermatology
Volume 27, Issue 1 , Pages 122-133, January 2009

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