Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8807077 | Annales de Pathologie | 2018 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
Conjunctival-pigmented tumors are rare, but they are one of the most commonly encountered by the pathologist working with the department of ophthalmology. Nevus and melanoma can be encountered and have some histological difference compared to their cutaneous counterpart. Primary acquired melanosis (PAM) is a conjunctival specific entity. This clinical term includes several histological lesions ranging from benignity to melanoma precursor lesion. Histologic examination determines the therapy and the risk of progression to melanoma. We present here a histopathological, clinical and therapeutic synthesis of conjunctival-pigmented lesions, emphasizing the importance of a good understanding between clinicians and pathologists.
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Authors
Sandra Lassalle, Jean-Pierre Caujolle, François Leger, Célia Maschi, Lauris Gastaud, Sacha Nahon-Esteve, Juliette Thariat, Stéphanie Baillif, Paul Hofman,