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Iris Metastasis From Systemic Cancer in 104 Patients

Carol L. Shields, Swathi Kaliki, Gordon S. Crabtree, Ani Peshtani, Spenser J Morton, Ronan A. Anand, Giulia Coco, Jerry A. Shields

Cornea · 2014 · 82 citations · 11 references

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Abstract

Metastatic tumors to the iris generally originate from primary malignancies in the breast, lung, or skin (melanoma). Despite successful ocular treatment, life prognosis is poor.

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