Malignant choroid melanoma
Malignant choroid melanoma
Definition
A uveal melanoma that arises from the choroid. It is the most common primary malignant intraocular tumor. It usually affects Caucasians of northern European descent. It usually remains asymptomatic for a long period. When signs and symptoms occur, they include blurred vision, visual field loss, floaters, and ocular pain. Tumor size is the most important factor that relates to prognosis.
Also known as choroid malignant melanoma, choroid melanoma, choroidal melanoma, malignant melanoma of choroid, malignant melanoma of the choroid, melanoma (disease) of optic choroid, melanoma of choroid, melanoma of the choroid, optic choroid melanoma, optic choroid melanoma (disease) — 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 |
| Choroid | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Choroid | 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 |