title: Epithelial Inclusion Cyst in Conjunctival Melanoma.
abstract: Conjunctival melanoma is the second most common conjunctival malignancy. Its differential diagnosis with other conjunctival melanocytic neoplasms is inherently difficult. The presence of epithelial cysts is a useful feature in conjunctival tumors and favors a benign lesion. Herein 2 cases of conjunctival melanoma with cysts are presented. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first series of conjunctival melanoma with epithelial inclusion cysts. This series emphasizes the importance of considering several malignant features when reviewing conjunctival melanocytic lesions, as malignancy can exist even in the presence of epithelial inclusion cysts.
authors.affiliation: McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
authors.forename: Evangelina
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Esposito
authors.affiliation: McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, Santiago, Chile zoroquiain@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Pablo
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Zoroquiain
authors.affiliation: McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
authors.forename: Christina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Mastromonaco
authors.affiliation: Universidad Federal de Sao Paulo, UNIFESP, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: Melina C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Morales
authors.affiliation: Universidad Federal de Sao Paulo, UNIFESP, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: Rubens
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Belfort Neto
authors.affiliation: McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
authors.forename: Miguel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Burnier
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003230:Conjunctival Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D003560:Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008545:Melanoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D008875:Middle Aged
keywords: conjunctival melanoma; conjunctival nevi; cystic nevus; cystoid melanoma