stage IV

Definition of stage IV intraocular melanoma of the ciliary body and choroid

stage IV intraocular melanoma of the ciliary body and choroid

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The tumor may be any size and has spread (1) to one or more nearby lymph nodes or to the eye socket separate from the primary tumor; or (2) to other parts of the body, such as the liver, lung, bone, brain, or tissue under the skin.

Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms