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Treatment of Childhood Intraocular Melanoma

Source: Childhood Intraocular (Uveal) Melanoma Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: August 24, 2021 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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For information about the treatments listed below, see the Treatment Option Overview section.

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Treatment of newly diagnosed intraocular melanoma in children is like treatment for adults and may include the following:

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Surgery to remove the tumor.

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Radiation therapy.

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Laser surgery.

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See the PDQ summary on adult Intraocular (Uveal) Melanoma Treatment for more information.

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