Presents clinical overviews of uveal melanoma and retinoblastoma, including the
epidemiology and genetics, the chromosomal rearrangements, and the
identification of genes involved in tumorigenesis. Discusses the latest clinical
trials, as well as the most effective treatments for these conditions.
Survival rates in cases of uveal melanoma and retinoblastoma - the leading
intraocular malignancies in adults and children - may be high, but means of
earlier diagnosis and improved treatment options are needed to preserve vision
and prevent metastasis. This reference deals principally with the molecular
biology and genetic factors which trigger and promote the two most common ocular
tumours.