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    Eye tumors: an overview

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    Review on Eye tumors: an overview, with data on clinics, and the genes involved

    Retinoblastoma and Uveal Melanoma

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    This section will discuss the role of enucleation and exenteration in the setting of the two most common primary intraocular tumors – retinoblastoma and uveal melanoma. The treatment of these tumors is complex and usually requires a multidisciplinary approach, which is beyond the scope of this chapter. Eye removal (enucleation or exenteration) is only one option of many for these patients and is the main focus of this chapter. Evisceration should never be performed if an eye has or is suspected of having an intraocular tumor
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