What Are The Treatment Options For Small Choroidal Melanoma In The Posterior Fundus?

Choroidal melanoma is the second most common intraocular tumor – metastasis being the most frequent – and the most common primary intraocular malignancy in the adult population. Treatment - Treatment for a small choroidal melanoma in the posterior fundus ranges from observation to several treatment options, including laser photocoagulation, plaque radiation therapy, external beam charged particle radiation therapy, transpupillary thermotherapy, location tumor resection, and enucleation.