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methoxsalen and Choroid Neoplasms

methoxsalen has been researched along with Choroid Neoplasms in 1 studies

Methoxsalen: A naturally occurring furocoumarin compound found in several species of plants, including Psoralea corylifolia. It is a photoactive substance that forms DNA ADDUCTS in the presence of ultraviolet A irradiation.
methoxsalen : A member of the class of psoralens that is 7H-furo[3,2-g]chromen-7-one in which the 9 position is substituted by a methoxy group. It is a constituent of the fruits of Ammi majus. Like other psoralens, trioxsalen causes photosensitization of the skin. It is administered topically or orally in conjunction with UV-A for phototherapy treatment of vitiligo and severe psoriasis.

Choroid Neoplasms: Tumors of the choroid; most common intraocular tumors are malignant melanomas of the choroid. These usually occur after puberty and increase in incidence with advancing age. Most malignant melanomas of the uveal tract develop from benign melanomas (nevi).

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (100.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Haciyakupoğlu, G1
Varinli, I1
Memişoğlu, HR1
Varinli, S1
Demircan, N1
Denli, G1

Other Studies

1 other study available for methoxsalen and Choroid Neoplasms

ArticleYear
PUVA treatment and choroidal malignant melanoma.
    Acta ophthalmologica, 1993, Volume: 71, Issue:6

    Topics: Adolescent; Choroid Neoplasms; Humans; Male; Melanoma; Methoxsalen; Psoriasis; PUVA Therapy

1993