Table 1

Primary treatment of the 69 patients with conjunctival melanoma

No%
* As observed by histological examination of the specimens.
† These patients were clinically monitored by their referral ophthalmologists. In eight cases the referral ophthalmologist considered further treatment not necessary since no clinical signs for tumour persistence were detectable. Four additional patients refused any further treatment.
Excision in toto*
    no additional therapy1420.3
    with ruthenium plaque11.4
    with cryotherapy22.9
    with strontium plaque22.9
    with mitomycin C11.4
    with external irradiation34.5
Excision not in toto*
    no additional therapy†1217.4
    with ruthenium plaque1521.7
    with cryotherapy22.9
    with ruthenium plaque and cryotherapy11.4
    with strontium plaque34.5
    with strontium plaque and mitomycin C11.4
    with mitomycin C11.4
    with external irradiation710.1
    with proton beam irradiation22.9
Exenteration22.9
Total69100