Uveal melanoma: proton beam irradiation

Over the past two decades, radiotherapy has replaced enucleation as the standard treatment for uveal melanoma. Although this method does not alter survival, preservation of the globe and, in some instances, visual function, is achieved. This article presents the authors' and other investigators...

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Published inOphthalmology clinics of North America Vol. 18; no. 1; p. 111
Main Authors Gragoudas, Evangelos S, Marie Lane, Anne
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.03.2005
Subjects
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Melanoma - pathology
Melanoma - radiotherapy
Prognosis
Protons - therapeutic use
Treatment Outcome
Uvea - pathology
Uvea - radiation effects
Uveal Neoplasms - pathology
Uveal Neoplasms - radiotherapy
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Summary:Over the past two decades, radiotherapy has replaced enucleation as the standard treatment for uveal melanoma. Although this method does not alter survival, preservation of the globe and, in some instances, visual function, is achieved. This article presents the authors' and other investigators' experience with proton therapy.
ISSN:0896-1549
DOI:10.1016/j.ohc.2004.08.002