Table 1

Iris melanoma based on AJCC eighth edition classification

T categoryT criteria(n)
T1
T1a
T1b
T1c
Tumour limited to the iris
Tumour limited to the iris, not more than three clock hours in size
Tumour limited to the iris, more than three clock hours in size
Tumour limited to the iris with secondary glaucoma
3
3
2
T2
T2a
T2b
T2c
Tumour confluent with or extending into the ciliary body, choroid, or both
Tumour confluent with or extending into the ciliary body, without secondary glaucoma
Tumour confluent with or extending into the ciliary body and choroid, without secondary glaucoma
Tumour confluent with or extending into the ciliary body, choroid, or both with secondary glaucoma
2
1
1
T3Tumour confluent with or extending into the ciliary body, choroid, or both, with scleral extension
T4
T4a
T4b
Tumour wit extrascleral extension
Tumour with extrascleral extension ≤5 mm in largest diameter
Tumour with extrascleral extension >5 mm in largest diameter
1
0
Total13
  •  The corresponding number of patients (n) of our series is documented in the right column

  • The corresponding number of patients (n) of our series is documented in the right column.

  • AJCC, American Joint Committee of Cancer.