Choroidal Melanocytic Tumor Observed for 41 Years Before Enucleation

Mortality After Diagnosis of Small Melanocytic Lesions of the Choroid

“…Benign choroidal nevi may enlarge under observation, 25 while uveal melanomas may be stable for long periods of time without progression. 26 Other characteristics that have been identified as signs of malignant transformation include orange pigment, subretinal fluid, and the presence of symptoms. 27,28 A diagno-sis of melanoma is more likely if several of these characteristics are present in addition to growth.…”

Mortality After Diagnosis of Small Melanocytic Lesions of the Choroid

“…Benign choroidal nevi may enlarge under observation, 25 while uveal melanomas may be stable for long periods of time without progression. 26 Other characteristics that have been identified as signs of malignant transformation include orange pigment, subretinal fluid, and the presence of symptoms. 27,28 A diagno-sis of melanoma is more likely if several of these characteristics are present in addition to growth.…”

Mortality After Diagnosis of Small Melanocytic Lesions of the Choroid

“…Benign choroidal nevi may enlarge under observation, 25 while uveal melanomas may be stable for long periods of time without progression. 26 Other characteristics that have been identified as signs of malignant transformation include orange pigment, subretinal fluid, and the presence of symptoms. 27,28 A diagno-sis of melanoma is more likely if several of these characteristics are present in addition to growth.…”

Mortality After Diagnosis of Small Melanocytic Lesions of the Choroid

“…Benign choroidal nevi may enlarge under observation, 25 while uveal melanomas may be stable for long periods of time without progression. 26 Other characteristics that have been identified as signs of malignant transformation include orange pigment, subretinal fluid, and the presence of symptoms. 27,28 A diagno-sis of melanoma is more likely if several of these characteristics are present in addition to growth.…”