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Conjunctival nevus - External and Internal Eye
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Conjunctival nevus - External and Internal Eye

Contributors: Brandon D. Ayres MD, Christopher Rapuano MD, Harvey A. Brown MD, Sunir J. Garg MD, Lauren Patty Daskivich MD, MSHS
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Synopsis

Nevi of the conjunctiva are similar in pathology and behavior to those of the skin. They may be acquired or congenital, and they may be benign or malignant.

Pigmentation in congenital nevi may not be noted until adolescence.

Nevi may be intraepithelial, subepithelial, or compound. Spindle cell and blue nevi are less common. In puberty, intraepithelial nevi may mature and become more subepithelial, leading to a transition from flat to raised and a recognition of change from the patient.

Nevi are sometimes confused with benign acquired conjunctival melanosis or primary acquired melanosis, which is discussed in the section on conjunctival melanosis.

Codes

ICD10CM:
D31.00 – Benign neoplasm of unspecified conjunctiva

SNOMEDCT:
255006004 – Nevus of conjunctiva

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Last Updated:12/21/2008
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Conjunctival nevus - External and Internal Eye
A medical illustration showing key findings of Conjunctival nevus : Bulbar conjunctival plaque, Conjunctival pigmentation, Unilateral distribution
Ophthalmic Imaging image of Conjunctival nevus - imageId=2889663. Click to open in gallery.  caption: 'Tiny brown papule on the bulbar conjunctiva.'
Tiny brown papule on the bulbar conjunctiva.
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