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

who is at risk for melanoma?

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White people in sun: Sun damage can lead to melanoma and people with fair skin sustain more injury from the sun more rapidly than their darker skinned counterparts.  Sun protection from a young age is very important.  You can read more at www.Melanomafoundation.Org.

Question 6

how do you diagnose melanoma?

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Biopsy: Any suspicious looking skin lesion, esp if it grows fast or changes in color or starts bleeing, needs to be biopsied. It will reveal melanoma if present.

Question 7

how does a person get melanoma?

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Sun and gene: Uv light (heavy-exposures) and genetics (family history of melanoma, oncogene-carriers) are the two biggest reasons.
But there are many unknown factors waiting to be discovered.

Question 8

do i have melanoma, please help?

Accepted Answer

Go see your doctor: Tell us what you ahve..Is it a mole or something else that concerns you.

Question 9

can you get melanoma on your balls?

Accepted Answer

Yep it rare: Melanoma can occur on any skin surface.  Increased risk in sun exposed areas.

Question 10

how fast is the growth of melanoma?

Accepted Answer

Extremely variable: Most melanoma is detected early - these tumors typically are cured with relatively minor surgery alone.  However, a smaller numbers of melanomas can have extremely rapid growth.

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