Abstract Objective Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) may develop into elevated anxiety or depression symptoms, but few risk factors for this development are known. Objective recurrence risk estimation is possible in some cancers. Using theories of risk communication and phobias, we examined whether the proportionality of FCR to known objective recurrence
Stephen L. Brown +6 more
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Cluster analysis of multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification data in choroidal melanoma. [PDF]
PurposeTo determine underlying correlations in multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification (MLPA) data and their significance regarding survival following treatment of choroidal melanoma (CM).MethodsMLPA data were available for 31 loci across four ...
Caines, Rhydian +7 more
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INTRAOCULAR ELECTROCHEMICAL LYSIS TECHNIQUE AT THE STAGE OF LARGE CHOROIDAL MELANOMA ENDORESECTION
Purpose. A case report of intraocular electrochemical lysis (ECL) technique at the stage of endoresection for large choroidal melanoma. Material and methods.
Y. A. Belyi +3 more
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Brachytherapy and endoresection in the treatment of choroidal melanoma a review of patients treated in South Africa [PDF]
Includes bibliographical references.This study is a retrospective cohort analysis of patients undergoing two different treatment modalities (brachytherapy and endoresection) for medium sized choroidal melanoma.
Rice, James C
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Laboratory analyses of two explanted hydrophobic acrylic intraocular lenses
Two three-piece hydrophobic acrylic intraocular lenses (IOLs) were explanted from two patients at 7 and 9 years, respectively, after implantation, because of poor fundus visualisation and/or a clinically significant decrease in visual acuity related to ...
Yunhai Dai +3 more
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Pars Plana Vitrectomy and Endoresection of a Retinal Vasoproliferative Tumor [PDF]
A healthy 31-year-old woman developed decreased vision due to vitreous hemorrhage from 2 retinal vascular lesions. Because of the patient's desire for visual rehabilitation and the concern for von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease-associated retinal hemangioblastomas, pars plana vitrectomy and endoresection of both lesions were performed. Surgical techniques
Steven, Yeh, David J, Wilson
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What Sets Uveal Melanoma Apart, and How Can We Address It? A Comprehensive Review of Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Treatment [PDF]
Uveal melanoma (UM) is a serious condition requiring immediate medical attention. It is the most common primary intraocular cancer in adults, with an incidence of around 5.2 cases per million people annually. Nearly half of UM patients develop metastatic
Choinka, Martyna +10 more
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Ruthenium-106 brachytherapy for malignant choroidal and ciliary body melanoma [PDF]
Hintergrund und Ziele Das maligne Melanom der Uvea ist eine seltene Krebsart mit einer weltweiten Inzidenz von etwa 7.095 Fällen jährlich. Bislang gibt es keine erfolgsversprechenden Therapien für das metastasierte Aderhautmelanom.
Engel, Tim
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経硝子体的に眼内切除した後極部脈絡膜悪性黒色腫の1例の長期経過 [PDF]
背景:本邦では, 脈絡膜悪性黒色腫に対する眼球温存を目的とした眼内腫瘍切除の予後に関する報告は少ない. 以前, 我々は後極部脈絡膜悪性黒色腫に赤外線レーザー光凝固を併用し, 経硝子体的切除を行った1例について報告した. 初回治療後腫瘍が再発し眼球摘出を行ったので, その後の長期経過も含めて報告する. 症例:47歳男性, 右眼黄斑耳側の脈絡膜腫瘍が約1年の経過で増大し, 脈絡膜悪性黒色腫と判断した.
杉山 和久 +5 more
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[Choroidal melanoma treatment by endoresection].
To report choroidal melanoma treatment by endoresection.A retrospective review of a series of 2 patients with choroidal melanoma that did not meet the criteria for brachytherapy. Both patients were treated by tumor endoresection supported by brachytherapy.
Marcin, Stopa +3 more
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