McGalliard J N, Johnston P B
Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Br J Ophthalmol. 1989 Aug;73(8):591-5. doi: 10.1136/bjo.73.8.591.
A retrospective study of all cases of iris melanoma in Northern Ireland over a 15-year period was undertaken. A total of 18 cases were identified. Of these, nine were histologically proved to be iris melanomas of various types. Within the period of follow-up two patients died from metastatic deposits. In both cases invasion of the anterior face of the ciliary body was present on histological examination. The implications for management are discussed.
