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Intraocular (Eye) Melanoma - Iris Melanoma
If the tumor is small, there are no symptoms, and the tumor is not growing, treatment may not be needed. If the tumor begins to grow or if there are symptoms, treatment may be one of the following:
- Surgery to remove the tumor.
- Surgery to remove the eye (enucleation).
- Internal radiation therapy using small implants (plaques).
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