Updates in the Management of Uveal Melanoma

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ABSTRACT: Uveal melanoma (UM), arising from intraocular melanocytes, poses a complex clinical challenge with a substantial risk of distant metastasis, often to the liver. Molecular profiling, encompassing genetic, cytogenetic, gene expression, and immunological subsets, plays a pivotal role in determining prognoses. The evolving landscape includes promising systemic treatments, such as tebentafusp, a novel immune-modulating bispecific fusion protein, and targeted therapies. Combined regional and systemic approaches, including immune checkpoint inhibitors and innovative liver-directed therapy, are also under investigation. Although recent progress has improved outcomes, ongoing research aims to address the unique challenges of UM and develop effective therapies, particularly for HLA-A*02:01-negative patients who represent a significant unmet medical need. This review comprehensively discusses the molecular characteristics of UM, risk stratification methods, and the current and future spectrum of regional and systemic therapeutic modalities.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:30

Enthalten in:

Cancer journal (Sudbury, Mass.) - 30(2024), 2 vom: 01. März, Seite 92-101

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Barbi, Mali [VerfasserIn]
Carvajal, Richard D [VerfasserIn]
Devoe, Craig E [VerfasserIn]

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Date Completed 27.03.2024

Date Revised 27.03.2024

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1097/PPO.0000000000000708

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM370168240