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A Case of Conjunctival Melanoma Presenting as a Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

Authors :
Menna, Feliciana
Tschopp, Markus
Meyer, Peter
Papazoglou, Anthia
Source :
Case Reports in Ophthalmology. Oct2024, Vol. 15 Issue 1, p742-750. 9p. 4 Illustrations.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

<bold><italic>Introduction:</italic></bold> Conjunctival melanoma (CM) is a rare but potentially lethal ocular malignancy that arises from melanocytes in the conjunctiva. Its clinical presentation can mimic other more common conjunctival lesions, such as squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), leading to diagnostic challenges. <bold><italic>Case Presentation:</italic></bold> We present a case of CM initially misdiagnosed as conjunctival SCC due to overlapping clinical features. <bold><italic>Conclusion:</italic></bold> CM presenting as nonpigmented, conjunctival tumor is a diagnostic challenge. Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for conjunctival melanocytic or amelanotic lesions, particularly those with atypical features. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
16632699
Volume :
15
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Case Reports in Ophthalmology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
180619899
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1159/000541860