DAS SUBCHORIOIDAL IMPLANTIERTE GREENE-MELANOM: EIN TIEREXPERIMENTELLES MODELL FUR DAS MALIGNE ADERHAUTMELANOM

Translated title of the contribution: Choroidal Greene melanoma: An experimental model for human choroidal melanoma

K. G. Riedel, P. P. Svitra, D. M. Albert, P. T. Finger, S. Packer

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Abstract

A modified technique for subchoroidal transplantation of amelanotic Greene melanoma cells and the intraocular growth patterns of this tumor in rabbit eyes are described. Tumor fragments were implanted via a scleral tunnel in 71 rabbit eyes, with 64 successful tumor growths, producing a prominent, circumscribed choroidal mass within 12-14 days of surgery. Choroidal Greene melanoma in rabbits resembles human epitheloid uveal melanoma in both its growth patterns and morphologic characteristics. The authors' implantation technique guarantees reliable growth of choroidal tumors with easily reproducible size and location. The experimental choroidal melanoma model is particularly valuable in clinical studies where a large number of tumors, with limited variation, is necessary for different experimental groups.

Translated title of the contributionChoroidal Greene melanoma: An experimental model for human choroidal melanoma
Original languageGerman
Pages (from-to)128-132
Number of pages5
JournalKlinische Monatsblatter fur Augenheilkunde
Volume197
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1990
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ophthalmology

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