Melanocytic Nevus of the Superior Conjunctival Fornix: A Case Report.

INTRODUCTION: Conjunctival nevi are benign tumors that are commonly located at the nasal or temporal limbus and rarely in the fornix or tarsus. We report a case of a patient presenting with a solitary compound cystic nevus of the conjunctival fornix in the background of bilateral complexion-associated melanosis. CASE PRESENTATION: A 71-year-old African-American female was referred for evaluation of an incidentally noted melanocytic lesion of the right conjunctival fornix. The patient underwent an excisional biopsy, revealing histological features consistent with a compound cystic nevus. CONCLUSION: This finding is noteworthy due to the rarity of conjunctival nevi originating in the fornix. The case underscores the importance of excisional biopsy in evaluating conjunctival forniceal melanocytic lesions to exclude malignant melanoma, a critical consideration for prognosis.

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Author Arpita Suketu Maniar Ophthalmology, Vitreoretinal Diseases & Surgery

Author Miguel Angel Materin Ophthalmology, Vitreoretinal Diseases & Surgery

Author Thomas John Cummings Pathology