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Malignant Melanoma

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Conjunctival melanomas may be associated with primary acquired melanosis (75%) or may arise from a pre-existing nevus or de-novo(#21917).  Prognostically, the two most important pathological features concerning the likelihood of metastasis are the presence of a pagetoid growth pattern in a PAM component and the thickness of the invasive nodule.  Dysplastic melanocytes(#21918) may invade beyond the epithelium into the substantia propria or into the globe or lids.

 

Clinical #21917 High Power #21918
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