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Dr.Alhaj Farhath Tasneem
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3228 | Dr.Vinutha J | [email protected] | 9845948522 |
Oculoplasty, Orbit, Oncology and Ocular Pathology
“ENCOUNTER WITH A SOCIAL STIGMA”
INTRODUCTION: Congenital Dividing Naevus,an uncommon melanocytic lesion in about 2-3% of neonates.There is paucity of literature on this rare anamoly with most knowledge from isolated case reports and series.Hence,discussing a similar case. Case report: A 37-year-old female presented with pigmented lesion over the left upper and lower eyelid since birth, insidious onset and gradually progressive from past 9 months. On examination visionRE-6/6 and LE-6/12.Anterior segment of right eye was normal and left eye showed severe mechanical ptosis, well defined hyperpigmented plaque over upper and lower lid. Fundus was normal. Punch biopsy reported a congenital melanocytic nevus with no evidence of granulomas or malignancy. Upper and lower lid congenital nevus excision with lid reconstruction was done Conclusion: Congenital dividing naevus is usually benign and rarely cancerous. However, these lesions should be removed due to the risk of malignancy, psychological stress, and aesthetic flaws.
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3567 | Dr.Apoorva B Kelagar | [email protected] | 9019343536 |
3233 | Dr.Nagarjun P | [email protected] | 9741535056 |