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Intraocular (Eye) Melanoma - Extraocular Extension and Metastatic Intraocular Melanoma

For extraocular extension, treatment will most likely involve surgery to remove the eye and other tissues in the eye socket (orbital exenteration) with or without radiation therapy.

There is no systemic treatment for metastatic intraocular melanoma.

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Last Updated: July 14, 2005

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