Which of the following is not of prognostic significance to choroidal melanoma?: (A) Presence of retinal detachment, (B) Size of the tumour, (C) Cytology of the tumor cells, (D) Presence of extraocular extension
Answer is A. A i.e. Presence of retinal detachment Secondary non rhegmatogenous exudative retinal detachment is a common sign of choroidal melanoma and has no prognostic significanceQ. Choroidal Melanoma Melanoma of choroid is the most common primary intraocular tumor in adultsQ and accounts for 85% of uveal melanomas.