Uveal Melanoma – Standardised Procedure in Diagnosis, Therapy and Surveillance
Nikolaos E. Bechrakis, Norbert Bornfeld, Ludwig M. Heindl, Nicole Skoetz, Serge Leyvraz, Antonia M. Joussen
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.
Topics & Concepts
GuidelineMedicineMelanomaGermanMelanoma diagnosisChoroidal melanomaIntensive care medicineMedical physicsDermatologyPathologyCancer researchHistoryArchaeologyOcular Oncology and TreatmentsCutaneous Melanoma Detection and Managementmelanin and skin pigmentation