Uveal melanoma [Supplementary Concept]
A melanoma that originates from uveal MELANOCYTES and is the most common primary intraocular malignancy. Tumors consist of four cell types: epitheloid, intermediate, mixed, and spindle. Somatic mutations in BAP1, GNAQ, GNA11, EIF1AX, and SF3B1 genes have been identified. OMIM: 155720
Date introduced: August 25, 2010
MeSH Unique ID: C536494
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Entry Terms:
- Melanoma of the Uvea
- Melanoma, Uveal