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Uveal Melanoma in Ireland
Caroline Baily1, Valerie O'Neill1, Mary Dunne2
1Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
Ocular Oncology and Pathology
|May 4, 2019
Summary
The incidence of uveal melanoma in Ireland is high compared to global rates. Survival outcomes for uveal melanoma patients in Ireland are comparable to European averages.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Oncology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Uveal melanoma is the most common primary intraocular malignancy.
- Understanding its epidemiology and clinical features is crucial for patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To detail the clinical characteristics and epidemiological data of uveal melanoma in Ireland.
- To establish incidence rates and survival statistics for uveal melanoma in Ireland.
Main Methods:
- An observational study analyzed 253 new uveal melanoma cases diagnosed between June 2010 and December 2015.
- Key data collected included patient demographics, tumor characteristics, treatment modalities, incidence, and survival rates (relative, overall, and distant metastasis-free).
Main Results:
- The mean age of patients was 61.7 years, with choroidal tumors being the most common (82%).
- The age-adjusted incidence of uveal melanoma in Ireland (2010-2015) was 9.5 per million.
- Four-year survival rates were: relative survival 81.3%, overall survival 84%, and distant metastasis-free survival 79%.
Conclusions:
- The incidence of uveal melanoma in Ireland is notably high compared to international data.
- Survival rates for uveal melanoma in Ireland align with those reported in other European countries.
