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Uveal melanoma incidence trends in Canada: 1992–2010 vs. 2011–2017
Background/aimsUveal melanoma is the most common type of non-cutaneous melanoma and the most common ocular malignancy in the adult population, especially affecting Caucasians (98% of cases).
Santina Conte +11 more
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A comparative transcriptomic analysis of uveal melanoma and normal uveal melanocyte. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Uveal melanoma is the most common primary intraocular tumor in adults in western countries. It is associated with very severe visual morbidity and may lead to distant metastases even after successful treatment of the primary tumor.
Jianhong An +12 more
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The diagnosis of metastatic uveal melanoma. What has changed during 10 years?
Uveal melanoma is the most common intraocular malignancy. Despite significant progress in the treatment of the primary tumor, uveal melanoma continues to be the most aggressive tumor due to its high potential for hematogenous metastatic spread.
E. E. Grishina +2 more
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Background The incidence of uveal melanoma increases with latitude. In this study, we examine the importance of latitude for uveal melanoma prognosis. Methods All uveal melanoma patients born in Sweden between 1947 and 1990 were included (n = 745).
Gustav Stålhammar +2 more
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MiR-144 Inhibits Uveal Melanoma Cell Proliferation and Invasion by Regulating c-Met Expression. [PDF]
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a group endogenous small non-coding RNAs that inhibit protein translation through binding to specific target mRNAs. Recent studies have demonstrated that miRNAs are implicated in the development of cancer.
Lei Sun +5 more
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Epidemiology of uveal melanomas in Moscow
Rationale: Melanoma of the uveal tract of the eye is among the most prevalent malignant intraocular tumors.Aim: To identify epidemiological characteristics of uveal melanoma in Moscow.Materials and methods: We performed a retrospective analysis of out ...
E. E. Grishina +2 more
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Scientific and clinical implications of genetic and cellular heterogeneity in uveal melanoma
Here, we discuss the presence and roles of heterogeneity in the development of uveal melanoma. Both genetic and cellular heterogeneity are considered, as their presence became undeniable due to single cell approaches that have recently been used in uveal
Mark J. de Lange +2 more
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The aim of the study is to conduct a comparative analysis of percentages for peripheral blood effector lymphocyte subsets in patients with uveal melanoma manifested by recurrent and chronic herpesvirus infection.
N. V. Balatskaya +4 more
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Differences and Similarities in Epidemiology and Risk Factors for Cutaneous and Uveal Melanoma
Both cutaneous melanoma (CM) and uveal melanoma (UM) represent important causes of morbidity and mortality. In this review, we evaluate the available knowledge on the differences and similarities between cutaneous melanoma and uveal melanoma, focusing on
Daciana Elena Brănișteanu +10 more
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The reporting of uveal melanoma cases to the cancer registry in North Carolina
ObjectiveTo ascertain the completeness of reporting of uveal melanoma cases in North Carolina to the state’s cancer registry.MethodsThis was a retrospective chart review performed at a single institution analyzing the completeness of information reported
Kathleen G. Gordon +3 more
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