FP519
1714
Dr.Smitha Kuthyar Shambhu
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2614 | Dr.Sagar M S | [email protected] | 8123352625 |
Oculoplasty, Orbit, Oncology and Ocular Pathology
HOLE IN THE HILL- PERIPUNCTAL MELANOCYTIC NAEVUS
PURPOSE – To report a case of peripunctal melanocytic naevus METHOD – Peripunctal naevi are rare lesions of eyelid, accounts for half of benign peripunctal tumors. 43-year-old female had complaints of itching & left lower lid medial lesion since birth without associated epiphora. There was no change in size/color since a decade. On examination, pigmented, dome shaped lesion was noted in the at the junction of pars ciliaris & pars lacrimalis. Brownish black lesion circumferential to punctum with opening on top of it with ramifying vascularity on the surface. The punctal opening was slit shaped. Lacrimal syringing was patent & without resistance on probing. RESULTS- Surrounding lid skin, margins, conjunctiva were free of any infiltration. Diagnosis of left lower lid peripunctal naevus was made & options of shave excision biopsy/observation were discussed. CONCLUSION- Patient refused treatment as she was asymptomatic. She was advised for regular observation.
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3335 | Dr.Nashra Alma | [email protected] | 9535800520 |
2627 | Dr.Kavya N | [email protected] | 7708748417 |
3618 | Dr.ZAKARA MOH MR NAIR | [email protected] | 9400779784 |