#  eye Insights 18: Uveal melanoma 

 



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Inside this issue of Eye Insights, you will find helpful information in identifying the disease and current treatment options and outcomes. Uveal melanoma is a rare malignant tumor that may develop in the iris, ciliary body, or choroid. It is the most common primary intraocular cancer in adults. Often discovered during a routine eye exam, uveal melanoma may arise from a pre-existing nevus. If left untreated, uveal melanoma can metastasize, most commonly to the liver. **Inside**

 • Risk factors  
• Assessment & Diagnosis   
• Referral Guidelines

 *Editor-in-Chief: Joan W. Miller, MD  
Managing Editor: Matthew F. Gardiner, MD  
Publications Editor: Jessica O'Donnell  
Clinical Advisory Group: Deeba Husain, MD, Alice Lorch, MD, MPH, Ankoor Shah, MD, PhD  
Contributor: Ivana Kim, MD, and Frances Wu, MD  
Design: Stone Design Studio*

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