Iris Nevus Growth into Melanoma: Analysis of 1611 Consecutive Eyes: The ABCDEF Guide
Purpose:
To determine clinical features predictive of growth of iris nevus into melanoma.
Design:
Retrospective, comparative case series.
Participants:
A total of 1611 consecutive patients referred to an ocular oncology center with iris nevus.
Intervention:
Observation and photographic documentation.
Main Outcome Measures:
Growth into melanoma.
Results:
The mean age at referral for iris nevus was 51 years (median, 54; range, <1–94 years). At presentation, the mean tumor basal diameter was 3 mm (median, 3 mm; range, <1–12 mm) and mean tumor thickness was 0.8 mm (median, 0.5 mm; range, 0–5 (Read more...)