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ArticleCase reports in ophthalmology

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

Feliciana Menna, Markus Tschopp, Peter Meyer, Anthia Papazoglou

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Article in Case reports in ophthalmology. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Feliciana MennaDepartment of Ophthalmology, Cantonal Hospital Aarau, Aarau, Switzerland.
Markus TschoppDepartment of Ophthalmology, Cantonal Hospital Aarau, Aarau, Switzerland.
Peter MeyerDepartment of Ophthalmology, Cantonal Hospital Aarau, Aarau, Switzerland.
Anthia PapazoglouDepartment of Ophthalmology, Cantonal Hospital Aarau, Aarau, Switzerland.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: 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. Case Presentation: We present a case of CM initially misdiagnosed as conjunctival SCC due to overlapping clinical features. Conclusion: 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.

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Conjunctival melanomaConjunctival tumorSquamous cell carcinoma

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PMID39464315
PMCPMC11509494

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