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    Unit 14 Melanomas of the Eyes
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    melanoma
    Description
    Mixed cell type consists of a neoplasm showing a significant spindle cell population (usually spindle B) together with numerous epithelioid components. It should be noted that the term 'mixed cell type does not refer to tumors composed of spindle A and spindle B cells but rather tumors containing spindle cell and epithelioid cells. This is the most common type of uveal and choroidal melanoma, accounting for 45 percent of lesions.

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