Are Risk Factors for Growth of Choroidal Nevi Associated With Malignant Transformation? Assessment With a Validated Genomic Biomarker

We would like to comment on Harbour and associates ’ American Ophthalmological Society thesis “Are risk factors for growth of choroidal nevi associated with malignant transformation? Assessment with a validated genomic biomarker.”1 The authors found that of the many clinical features associated with “malignant transformation” of a melanocy tic tumor, only 2, tumor thickness greater than 2.25 mm and patient age (over 60), are significant. There are likely a few exceptions to this, such as diffuse melanoma.
Source: American Journal of Ophthalmology - Category: Opthalmology Authors: Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research