Uveal Melanoma – Standardised Procedure in Diagnosis, Therapy and Surveillance

Abstract

Background Uveal melanoma is a rare intraocular tumour, for which there is currently no national evidence-based guideline in Germany. The aim of this project was to provide a common standard operating procedure (SOP) for the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care of uveal melanoma, within the network of German leading oncology centres funded by German Cancer Aid. The SOP was created as part of a moderated consensus process.

Results and Conclusion In a multistage process, a common SOP was developed for the diagnosis, therapy and follow-up of uveal melanoma, as based on current knowledge of the subject.

Key words

uveal melanoma - choroidal melanoma - iris melanoma - brachytherapy - proton beam radiotherapy - SOP

Publication History

Received: 18 March 2021

Accepted: 21 June 2021

Article published online:
10 August 2021

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