TABLE 8.
KAPLAN-MEIER ESTIMATES | ||||
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OUTCOMES | 2 yr | 5 yr | 10 yr | 15 yr |
Initially observed group (n = 194 eyes) | ||||
PAM enlargement without development of melanoma | 9% | 26% | 35% | 43% |
PAM enlargement with development of melanoma | 0 | 8% | 12% | 21% |
Initially biopsied group (n = 107 eyes) | ||||
PAM recurrence without development of melanoma | 38% | 52% | 58% | 58% |
PAM recurrence with development of melanoma | 2% | 5% | 11% | 11% |