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WHAT IS CHOROIDAL MELANOMA
Choroidal melanoma is a type of cancer that affects part of the eye. It grows in
the choroid, the sponge-like tissue at the rear of the eye between the sclera
and the retina. The choroid is deep in blood vessels and delivers nutrients to
the retina.
Over time, several choroidal melanomas develop and make the retina to
detach. This can result in vision loss. The tumors likewise can spread
(metastasize) to another part of the body. The liver is the most regular spot for
metastasis. If it spreads, this cancer can be deadly.
