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Review
. 2019 Dec;8(4):501-510.
doi: 10.1007/s40123-019-00219-8. Epub 2019 Nov 6.

Management Issues in Conjunctival Tumours: Conjunctival Melanoma and Primary Acquired Melanosis

Victoria M L Cohen  1   2 , Roderick F O'Day  3
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Review

Management Issues in Conjunctival Tumours: Conjunctival Melanoma and Primary Acquired Melanosis

Victoria M L Cohen et al. Ophthalmol Ther. 2019 Dec.

Abstract

Conjunctival melanoma is a rare malignant condition of the ocular surface. It is potentially lethal, with regional lymph node spread often preceding distant solid-organ metastasis. Due to its rarity and the long latency between treatment and local recurrence or the development of metastases, it is difficult to study. The literature is composed entirely of case series of varying quality, and there is significant variability in the management of this condition. This commentary attempts to distil the evidence base to provide practical management tips for the clinician.

Keywords: Adjuvant chemotherapy; Adjuvant radiotherapy; Conjunctival melanoma; Immunotherapy; Ocular oncology; Primary acquired melanosis.

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Conflict of interest statement

Victoria Cohen and Roderick O’Day declare that they have no conflict of interest.

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