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Conjunctival nevus: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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[Symptoms of nevus of conjunctiva
Nevus of the conjunctiva is usually manifested in 1-2 decades of life in the form of local irritations or pigment deposits. Single, sharply delineated, flat or slightly elevated intraepithelial formation, which is freely displaced along the scleral surface. Often there are cystic spaces within the nevus.
The degree of pigmentation is different, and some nevi can be almost unpigmented.
Pigmented nevuses always have shades of brown: from tan to dark chocolate.
In the prepubertal period, the birthmark can increase and become more pigmented.
Symptoms of potential malignant neoplasm of conjunctiva
- Unusual location: eyelids or conjunctival vaults.
- Spreading on the cornea.
- Sudden increase in pigmentation or growth.
- Development of vascularization (except for the period of puberty).
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Treatment of neuvus of conjunctiva
Treatment of nevus conjunctiva is produced by excision, mainly for cosmetic reasons. Rarer indications are irritation and suspicion of nevi malignant degeneration.