Melanoma of the conjunctiva located in the upper eyelid
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https://doi.org/10.5327/Z1984-4840201625341Keywords:
melanoma, conjunctival neoplasms, nevus, pigmented, prognosisAbstract
Melanoma of the conjunctiva (MC) is a tumor that can affect the next bulbar conjunctiva to the limbus, conjunctiva, eyelid, forniceal in plica or caruncles region, which may originate from melanosis areas acquired primary with atypia, conjunctival nevus areas, and no local lesions. Clinically it presents itself as a mass or a high pigmented conjunctival lesion. This Study aimed at describing a case of conjunctival melanoma multifocal from preexisting pigmented nevus. Histopathological diagnosis and staging of early conjunctival lesion is extremely important to designate the management of patients.Downloads
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