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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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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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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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Immunotherapy for Uveal Melanoma [PDF]
Uveal melanoma (UM) is a rare cancer with a high mortality rate. In comparison to cutaneous melanoma, UM has unique immunological features. Arising in the immune suppressive environment of the eye, it maintains immune resistance once metastatic. This is considered a major obstacle for successful immunotherapy in UM.
Dae Won, Kim +2 more
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Chromosomal Gains and Losses in Uveal Melanomas Detected by Comparative Genomic Hybridization [PDF]
Eleven uveal melanomas were analyzed using comparative genomic hybridization (CGH). The most abundant genetic changes were loss of chromosome 3, overrepresentation of 6p, loss of 6q, and multiplication of 8q.
Speicher, Michael R. +7 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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Uveal melanoma is a malignant neoplasm that derives from pigmented melanocytes of the uvea and involves, in order of decreasing prevalence, the choroid, ciliary body and iris.
Pietro Valerio Foti +16 more
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Immunohistochemical Expression of ABCB5 as a Potential Prognostic Factor in Uveal Melanoma
Uveal melanoma represents the most common primary intraocular malignancy in adults; it may arise in any part of the uveal tract, with choroid and ciliary bodies being the most frequent sites of disease.
Giuseppe Broggi +7 more
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The clinical and histopathological features of patients with both uveal and cutaneous melanoma
Introduction: It is unusual to have uveal and cutaneous melanoma in the same patient. It is challenging to differentiate between primary uveal melanoma (UM) and melanoma metastatic to the uvea.
Anelise Savaris Dias +7 more
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