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Uveal melanoma diagnosis and current treatment options (Review)

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    Affiliations: Department of Ophthalmology, ‘Grigore T. Popa’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania, Department of Dermatology, ‘Grigore T. Popa’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania, Department of Physiology, ‘Grigore T. Popa’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania, Department of Ophthalmology, ‘Carol Davila’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania, ‘Grigore T. Popa’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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Abstract

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 the tumors involve the choroid and only a small percentage affects the ciliary body or the iris. There is a consistent difference in incidence between different regions with individuals of northern European descent having a significantly higher risk as compared to Hispanics, Asians, and Blacks. Among the many risk factors, mutations in the G protein subunit alpha Q (GNAQ) or G protein subunit alpha 11 (GNA11) genes and different receptors are highly suggestive. While iris melanoma can easily be noticed by the patient itself or diagnosed at a routine slit‑lamp evaluation, a consistent percentage of posterior uveal tumors are incidentally diagnosed at funduscopic evaluation as they can evolve silently for years, especially if located in the periphery. Uveal melanoma classifications rely on the tumor size (thickness and basal diameter) and also on intraocular and extraocular extension. The differential diagnosis with pseudomelanomas is carried out according to the tumor aspect and position. Iris melanoma has a better prognosis and a lower mortality rate as compared to choroidal melanoma that has a much higher rate of metastasis (50% of the patients) and a subsequent limited life expectancy from 6 to 12 months. While conservative therapeutic options for the primary tumor, relying on different surgical excision techniques and/or irradiation therapies, offer good local tumor control, the treatment options for metastatic disease, although numerous, are still inadequate in preventing a fatal outcome.
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Branisteanu DC, Bogdanici CM, Branisteanu DE, Maranduca MA, Zemba M, Balta F, Branisteanu CI and Moraru AD: Uveal melanoma diagnosis and current treatment options (Review). Exp Ther Med 22: 1428, 2021.
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Branisteanu, D.C., Bogdanici, C.M., Branisteanu, D.E., Maranduca, M.A., Zemba, M., Balta, F. ... Moraru, A.D. (2021). Uveal melanoma diagnosis and current treatment options (Review). Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine, 22, 1428. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2021.10863
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Branisteanu, D. C., Bogdanici, C. M., Branisteanu, D. E., Maranduca, M. A., Zemba, M., Balta, F., Branisteanu, C. I., Moraru, A. D."Uveal melanoma diagnosis and current treatment options (Review)". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 22.6 (2021): 1428.
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Branisteanu, D. C., Bogdanici, C. M., Branisteanu, D. E., Maranduca, M. A., Zemba, M., Balta, F., Branisteanu, C. I., Moraru, A. D."Uveal melanoma diagnosis and current treatment options (Review)". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 22, no. 6 (2021): 1428. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2021.10863
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Branisteanu DC, Bogdanici CM, Branisteanu DE, Maranduca MA, Zemba M, Balta F, Branisteanu CI and Moraru AD: Uveal melanoma diagnosis and current treatment options (Review). Exp Ther Med 22: 1428, 2021.
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Branisteanu, D.C., Bogdanici, C.M., Branisteanu, D.E., Maranduca, M.A., Zemba, M., Balta, F. ... Moraru, A.D. (2021). Uveal melanoma diagnosis and current treatment options (Review). Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine, 22, 1428. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2021.10863
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Branisteanu, D. C., Bogdanici, C. M., Branisteanu, D. E., Maranduca, M. A., Zemba, M., Balta, F., Branisteanu, C. I., Moraru, A. D."Uveal melanoma diagnosis and current treatment options (Review)". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 22.6 (2021): 1428.
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Branisteanu, D. C., Bogdanici, C. M., Branisteanu, D. E., Maranduca, M. A., Zemba, M., Balta, F., Branisteanu, C. I., Moraru, A. D."Uveal melanoma diagnosis and current treatment options (Review)". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 22, no. 6 (2021): 1428. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2021.10863
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