Question 1

what are the tests for intraocular melanoma?

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Exam: Testing for intraocular melanoma starts with a complete eye exam by an ophthalmologist. Ancillary eye testing includes an ultrasound of the eye, photos, and an angiogram. Blood tests and other radiologic tests (chest x-ray or ct of the chest) are often also ordered to look for evidence of metastasis or spread of the melanoma outside the eye.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of intraocular melanoma?

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Zero or vision loss.: ...If it progress to retinal detachment.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: intraocular melanoma?

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Definition: A melanoma inside the eye.

Question 4

what is the treatment for intraocular melanoma?

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Depends: Small or medium tumors can be treated locally with laser, cryotherapy, or local radiation therapy called plaque brachytherapy. Small tumors in the front of the eye may be amenable to surgical excision. Treatment of large tumors causes too much damage to the eye and removing the eye is often recommended. All individuals with a diagnosis of intraocular melanoma should be evaluated for metastasis.

Question 5

my husbands brother had malignant melanoma, is there an increased chance that he would get it ? or our children ?

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Melanoma: Yes. Melanoma has a genetic component. All direct relatives should be aware of watching for skin changes that could predict cancer.

Question 6

my motherinlaw is receiving radiation once a week for a melanoma. is it safe for her to be around my children and myself as i am pregnant?

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Yes: Receiving radiation therapy does not make a person radioactive. I hope that she has the opportunity to enjoy the company of the people who love her.

Question 7

if i have dysplastic nevi syndrome and my brother in law had malignant melanoma do my children have any  more risk of getting either one?

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Yes: Your brother-in-law's genes won't tell anything about your children. Dysplastic nevus syndrome is usually autosomal dominant, passed to each child on a 50-50 chance. It's no reason to forego parenthood; just you be sure that you and all your kids keep a really close eye on your skin. Glad you're proactive.

Question 8

can melanoma show up overnite?

Accepted Answer

No takes years: Melanoma dies not appear overnight.

Question 9

can you tell me about melanoma?

Accepted Answer

Skin malignancy: Malignant melanoma is a highly malignant skin tumor, that if not brought under control by early surgical removal will metastasize to almost every organ in the body.                Most important factor for aggressiveness was first Clarks level measuring depth of penetration but later changed to Breslows classification for thickness.  Lesion less than 1mm favorable, more than 2 mm. not good.

Question 10

can anybody tell me what melanomas?

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Type of skin cancer: Melanoma is a very dangerous form of skin cancer, caused by the pigment producing cells of the skin. The skin is not the only place that melanomas form, because melanocytes (the cells that go bad) occur in many areas of the body. Skin melanoma is on the increase, but our ability to catch it early is also improving. If you have a changing skin mole, get it examined!

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