Current Management of Conjunctival Melanoma Part 2: Treatment and Future Directions
Journal Title: Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology - Year 2020, Vol 50, Issue 6
Abstract
Conjunctival melanoma is a rare disease which requires tailored management in most cases. The mainstays of treatment can be classified as surgery, topical chemotherapy, radiotherapy, cryotherapy, and other emerging treatment modalities. Herein we review conventional approaches as well as more recently introduced treatment options, together with advances in molecular biology in this particular disease.
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İrem Koç, Hayyam Kıratlı
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- DOI 10.4274/tjo.galenos.2020.22567
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