[Choroidal melanoma--routes of extraocular extension].

PURPOSE

To report the routs of extraocular extension of uveal melanoma.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

A retrospective study of 170 enucleated eyes with uveal melanoma and deep intrascleral tumor invasion and/or nodular extrascleral extension.

RESULTS

The routes of passages by sclera were natural channels: ciliary arteries, ciliary nerves, optic nerve, vortex veins, aqueous channels and intrascleral melanoma invasion.