Risk factors for growth and metastasis of small choroidal melanocytic lesions.

Abstract

Of small choroidal melanocytic tumors measuring 3 mm or less in thickness at the time of initial examination, 18% demonstrate growth and 3% metastasize during the period of followup. Based on this analysis, the clinical features of these tumors can be used to estimate the risk for tumor growth and metastases and assist the clinician with patient management.