Placental metastasis from primary ocular melanoma: a case report.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Ocular malignant melanoma, similar to the cutaneous variety, may metastasize to the placenta, almost always in the presence of widespread disease. The prognosis is poor, and there is a 25% risk of spread to the fetus. All women with a history of this disease should be informed of the risks when they are contemplating pregnancy.
Medical subject headings
- Eye Neoplasms
- Melanoma
- Placenta Diseases
- Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic