Spindle cell intraocular melanoma

Spindle cell intraocular melanoma

Definition

A melanoma arising from the choroid, ciliary body, or the iris. It is characterized by the presence of spindle-shaped melanocytes.

Also known as spindle cell melanoma of the uvea, spindle cell melanoma of uvea, spindle cell uveal melanoma, uveal spindle cell melanoma — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Camera-type eye Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Camera-type eye Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Uvea Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Uvea Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0