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Uveal Melanoma UK National Guidelines

The United Kingdom (UK) uveal melanoma guideline development group used an evidence based systematic approach (Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN)) to make recommendations in key areas of uncertainty in the field including: the use and effectiveness of new technologies for prognostication, the appropriate pathway for the surveillance of patients following treatment for primary uveal melanoma, the use and effectiveness of new technologies in the treatment of hepatic recurrence and the use of systemic treatments. The guidelines were sent for international peer review and have been accredited by NICE. A summary of key recommendations is presented. The full documents are available on the Melanoma Focus website.

Irradiation induced maculopathy and retinopathy. Diagnosis and Treatment

Purpose To describe the pathology and clinical features of radiation‐induced maculopathy and retinopathy and to discuss treatment.

Genetic and histological heterogeneity in uveal melanoma: a peculiar case

Purpose Intratumour heterogeneity of uveal melanoma (UM) has become a relevant issue in the era of sampling for prognostication purposes. We present the case of a UM consisting of two very distinct components.

Technique and role of biopsies in intraocular tumours

Purpose To discuss the roles of various forms of biopsy of intraocular tumours, to describe the techniques and to highlight the main pitfalls and complications.

English scientific writing made easy

Purpose The publication of scientific results may be delayed or abandoned because the authors are unable to write English adequately. The aims of this presentation are to highlight some of the most common grammatical errors and how these might be avoided.