Uveal Melanoma is cancer (
melanoma) of the
eye involving the
iris,
ciliary body, or
choroid (collectively referred to as the
uvea) with advanced tumors encompassing more than one of these structures. Tumors arise from the pigment cells (
melanocytes) that give color to the eye. Uveal melanoma is distinct from most skin melanomas associated with
ultraviolet exposure; however, it shares several similarities with other non-sun-exposed melanomas.
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A rare cancer of melanocytes (cells that produce thepigment melanin) found in the eye. Also called intraocular melanoma.