Morphological characterization of nevi on the caruncle conjunctiva under in vivo confocal microscopy.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to investigate the microscopic structure and characteristics of nevi on the conjunctiva of the lacrimal caruncle by in vivo confocal microscopy.

Methods

In total, four patients with nevi growing on the lacrimal caruncle conjunctiva were recruited. The morphological characteristics of the nevi were evaluated by in vivo confocal microscopy before excision surgery; the results were compared with histopathological analyses of the surgical specimens.

Results

The nevi of the four patients were all located at the conjunctiva of the lacrimal caruncle, with a slightly nodular surface, mixed black and brown color, and clear boundary. The nevi were round and highly protruded on the surface of the lacrimal caruncle, with an average diamete

SUBMITTER: Cai J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10194655 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature