Long-term results of proton beam irradiated uveal melanomas

Journal Article · Tue Mar 31 23:00:00 EST 1987 · Ophthalmology (Rochester, Minn.); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S0161-6420(87)33456-6· OSTI ID:6275542

Gragoudas, E S; Seddon, J M; Egan, K; Glynn, R; Munzenrider, J; Austin-Seymour, M; Goitein, M; Verhey, L; Urie, M; Koehler, A

The first 128 consecutive patients with uveal melanomas treated with proton beam irradiation were studied in order to evaluate survival and visual acuity status of patients with relatively long-term follow-up. The median follow-up was 5.4 years, and no patient was lost to follow-up. All tumors showed regression. The most recent visual acuity was 20/40 or better in 35% and 20/100 or better in 58%. Eight eyes were enucleated because of complications. Metastasis developed in 26 patients (20.5%) from 3 months to 7 years after treatment. Results indicate that proton irradiation is quite successful for achieving local control of uveal melanomas. A large proportion of the treated eyes maintained useful vision. Five-year follow-up data indicate that proton irradiation has no deleterious effect on the likelihood of the development of metastasis.

• Research Organization: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston
• OSTI ID: 6275542
• Journal Information: Ophthalmology (Rochester, Minn.); (United States), Journal Name: Ophthalmology (Rochester, Minn.); (United States) Vol. 4; ISSN OPHTD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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