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Patterns of Spread in Ocular Melanoma

Study examines lymphatic and distant metastasis risk

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    25% of conjunctival melanoma patients developed metastases.

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    Mean follow-up was 78 months.

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    cT1 tumors had lower metastasis rates.

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    Local recurrence linked to distant metastasis.

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    Ruthenium-106 brachytherapy reduced hematogenous spread.

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    Adjuvant therapy administered to 75% of patients.

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    Patterns of spread followed a sequential course.

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    Study limitations include retrospective design and long follow-up period.

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Patterns of Spread in Ocular Melanoma

Study examines lymphatic and distant metastasis risk

  • by Jess Allerton

  • February 18, 2026

  • 2 min

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