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Eye Cancer
Melanoma of the eye is cancer that occurs in various parts of the eye.
Alternative Names
Malignant melanoma - choroid; Malignant melanoma - eye; Eye tumor; Ocular melanoma
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Melanoma of the eye can affect several parts of the eye, including the:
Choroid - Ciliary body
- Conjunctiva
- Eyelid
- Iris
- Orbit
The choroid layer is the most likely location of melanoma in the eye.
The cancer may only be in the...
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