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Uveal melanoma is described in the MONDO ontology as a melanoma derived from melanocytes of the uveal tract, and as the most common primary intraocular tumor in the United States and Western Europe; like melanoma of the skin, it is described as rare in Africa and Asia. No genes are listed for this condition in this packet, and age-of-onset categories are not certified. The packet lists a prevalence category of uncommon, corresponding to approximately 1 to 9 per 100,000 people. Subtypes listed include choroid melanoma and iris melanoma.
Symptom information, age of onset, and phenotype frequencies are not certified in this packet. The MONDO definition describes classification into four cell types, epithelioid, intermediate, mixed cell, and spindle cell, with spindle cell tumors further divided into type A and type B.
Data assembled from 7 of 12 sources · Last updated Nov 3, 2026, 9:36 PM UTC
Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man
European rare disease database
Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center
No causative genes are listed in this packet, and the packet does not certify a molecular mechanism. The packet lists an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern, but because no associated gene is listed and no information on recurrence, penetrance, or family implications is certified, that pattern is not elaborated here.
According to the MONDO definition, diagnostic procedures include ophthalmoscopic examination, fluorescein angiography, and ultrasound. Other diagnostic criteria are not certified in this packet.
According to the MONDO definition, treatment includes surgical excision of the eye, iridocyclectomy, and tumor resection, with radiotherapy or photocoagulation described as more recent treatments. The packet lists two FDA-approved products with active market status: KIMMTRAK (tebentafusp), approved under a BLA on 2022-01-25, and HEPZATO KIT (melphalan hydrochloride), approved under an NDA on 2023-08-14. The packet also lists orphan drug designations for several investigational products, and one entry for selumetinib is marked withdrawn; a designation is not an approval. Stage-specific treatment context is not certified in this packet.
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Prognosis is not certified in this packet, which provides no natural history information for this condition.
According to ClinicalTrials.gov records summarized in the packet, active clinical trials are listed for this condition. An example is NCT07364474, a trial of immune response to percutaneous hepatic perfusion with melphalan for ocular melanoma metastatic to the liver, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital, recruiting, with dates from 2026-01-27 to 2028-09-01. A trial title does not establish that an intervention is beneficial. No registries or patient organizations are listed in this packet.
AI-curated news mentioning uveal melanoma
Updated Aug 19, 2026
Moderna's stock surged nearly 100% as their mRNA cancer vaccine, developed in partnership with Merck, demonstrated a significant delay in melanoma recurrence in a Phase 3 trial. The companies plan to submit the data to the FDA for potential approval.
A recent study published in PubMed highlights the prevalence of the MBD4 gene as a predisposing factor for uveal melanoma. This research contributes to the understanding of genetic risk factors associated with this rare eye cancer.
Researchers have developed a novel cyclic peptide radiotracer for FGFR1-targeted PET imaging in uveal melanoma. This advancement could enhance diagnostic capabilities for this rare form of eye cancer.
Recent updates on uveal melanoma treatment highlight advancements in targeted therapies and immunotherapy approaches. These developments aim to improve patient outcomes and address the unique challenges posed by this rare cancer.