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February 26, 2026EyeOpen Access

Paediatric uveal melanoma in Ireland 2010 – 2024: incidence, clinical features, management, and outcomes

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DNDenis NevrovMOMatthew O'RiordanHFHuda Fadlelseed

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Overview

Retrospective study reports clinical features and outcomes of uveal melanoma in children, suggesting the need for international data collection.

Key Points

  • This research aims to understand the incidence and clinical management of paediatric uveal melanoma in Ireland from 2010 to 2024.
  • Retrospective analysis of patients under 18 diagnosed with uveal melanoma from 2010 to 2024
  • Data collection from medical records, including demographics and treatment details
  • Assessment of tumour location, dimensions, and histopathology where available
  • Identified six patients aged 6 to 17 years with uveal melanoma
  • Tumour locations included five choroidal and one ciliochoroidal melanoma
  • Treatment modalities utilized included enucleation, plaque brachytherapy, and proton beam radiotherapy
  • All cases remained metastasis-free at last follow-up with a mean follow-up of 30 months

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Nevrov et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699fe3f995ddcd3a253e8226https://doi.org/10.1038/s41433-026-04334-2
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