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 |