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What is
stage IIA intraocular melanoma of the ciliary body and choroid
?stage IIA intraocular melanoma of the ciliary body and choroid
Definition
Stage II is divided into stages IIA and IIB. In stage IIA, the tumor (1) is size category 1 (not more than 12 millimeters wide and not more than 3 millimeters thick; or not more than 9 millimeters wide and 3.1 to 6 millimeters thick) and has spread to the ciliary body; or (2) is size category 1 and has spread through the sclera to the outside of the eyeball. The part of the tumor outside the eyeball is not more than 5 millimeters thick. The tumor may have spread to the ciliary body; or (3) 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 is in the choroid only.