Choroid tumour

Synonym(s): Choroidal Cancer - Choroid, Tumour

Definition: All growths originating from the CHOROID.

Additional information for professionals: They may be benign (angiomas, benign nevi) or malignant (malignant melanomas), primary or secondary to other cancers (breast, lung, prostate, etc.). The onset is clinically variable: reduced VISUAL ACUITY, amputation of the VISUAL FIELD, HYPERTONIA..etc.

Hierarchical classification:

• Tumours
• Tumours by site
• Eye tumour
• Uveal tumour
• Choroid tumour