Three cases of primary acquired melanosis of the conjunctiva as a manifestation of the atypical mole syndrome.
We report three patients with the atypical mole syndrome (AMS) [also known as dysplastic naevus or FAMMM syndrome] who presented with primary acquired melanosis (PAM). PAM is a melanocytic lesion of the conjunctiva which may progress to conjunctival melanoma. The association of this rare condition with the AMS phenotype in three individuals suggests that PAM may be a conjunctival manifestation of the AMS.
Bataille
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ICRF Skin Tumour Laboratory, Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel, U.K.
Boyle
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J
Hungerford
J L
JL
Newton
J A
JA
D000328:Adult; D003228:Conjunctiva / Q000473:pathology; D003229:Conjunctival Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000235:genetics; D004416:Dysplastic Nevus Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000235:genetics / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008548:Melanosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000235:genetics / Q000473:pathology; D010375:Pedigree; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology