Analysis of clinical features and treatment approaches for uveal melanoma in children, suggesting organ-preserving strategies improve outcomes.
Key Points
Uveal melanoma in children and adolescents shows different clinical features compared to adults, indicating a need for specialized treatment approaches.
69% of the treatments were organ-preserving methods, highlighting a significant focus on preserving vision in affected children.
The study tracked 29 patients over a median follow-up of 68 months, revealing better survival outcomes compared to adult cases.
Among the patients, disease-free survival rates after 3 and 5 years were significantly high, reported at 94%.