Iris melanoma

Iris melanoma

Definition

A uveal melanoma that arises from the iris. It is the most common primary malignant neoplasm of the iris. The majority arise in preexisting nevi.

Also known as iris malignant melanoma, iris melanoma, iris melanoma (disease), malignant melanoma of iris, malignant melanoma of the iris, melanoma (disease) of iris, melanoma of iris, melanoma of the iris — 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
Iris Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Iris 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