stage IIB

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

stage IIB intraocular melanoma of the ciliary body and choroid

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Stage II is divided into stages IIA and IIB. In stage IIB, the tumor (1) is size category 2 (12.1 to 18 millimeters wide and not more than 3 millimeters thick; or 9.1 to 15 millimeters wide and 3.1 to 6 millimeters thick; or not more than 12 millimeters wide and 6.1 to 9 millimeters thick) and has spread to the ciliary body; or (2) is size category 3 (15.1 to 18 millimeters wide and 3.1 to 6 millimeters thick; or 12.1 to 18 millimeters wide and 6.1 to 9 millimeters thick; or not more than 18 millimeters wide and 9.1 to 12 millimeters thick; or not more than 15 millimeters wide and 12.1 to 15 millimeters thick) and is in the choroid only.

Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms