title: Conjunctival Melanoma: A New Clinical and Therapeutical Approach.
abstract: Melanoma involving the conjunctiva is extremely rare. Graver prognosis has been reported with primary conjunctival melanoma than with their cutaneous counterparts [Collin et al.: Aust N Z J Ophthalmol 1986;14:29-34]. Among conjunctival melanomas, two significant risk factors for tumour-related death have been identified: (i) age older than 55 years and (ii) unfavourable tumour location (caruncle, cornea, fornix, palpebral conjunctiva) [Werschnik and Lommatzsch: Am J Clin Oncol 2002;25:248-255]. Here we present a rare case of lentigo maligna involving the palpebral, bulbar conjunctiva and the caruncle. We describe dermoscopic patterns observed and the use of a novel ocular melanoma therapy with topical imiquimod.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Hospital Universitario de Canarias, University of La Laguna, La Laguna, Spain.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rodríguez-Martín
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rodríguez-Martín
authors.forename: N Merino
authors.initials: NM
authors.lastname: de Paz
authors.forename: P Contreras
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Ferrer
authors.forename: P Rocha
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Cabrera
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Rodríguez Martín
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Gordillo Santana
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Martín-Herrera
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Noda-Cabrera