Pigmented lesions of the conjunctiva and sclera arise from either melanocytes or nonmelanocytes and have a diverse differential diagnosis. These lesions can be classified into congenital melanosis, conjunctival nevi, acquired melanosis (secondary or primary), and …

Sep 1, 2013 · On slit-lamp examination, a flat, unilateral, patchy, golden yellow to brown area of pigmentation is seen. Examination of the cornea may also reveal pigment. PAM is almost always unilateral.

Sep 13, 2022 · Ocular melanosis is a disease that causes blue, brown or gray discoloration around the iris or on the white of the eye (sclera). It can also cause the iris or the retina to appear darker. It is almost always unilateral (affecting one eye). The condition is typically congenital, meaning it is present from birth.

Nov 15, 2016 · Most conjunctivochalasis is thought to be caused by the gradual thinning and stretching of the conjunctiva that accompanies age as well as a loss of adhesion between the conjunctiva and underlying sclera related to the dissolution of Tenon's capsule.

Oct 10, 2017 · The white part of the eye, called the sclera, is a protective layer surrounding the cornea. A brown spot on the sclera can look scary, but here we will discuss its causes and how to get rid...

Sep 5, 2023 · Conjunctival primary acquired melanosis (PAM) is a pigmented, brown, flat patch on the conjunctiva — the clear tissue that covers the white of the eye (the sclera). It is benign (not harmful) and painless and occurs in one eye. Although PAM changes slowly, it can lead to malignant ocular melanoma.

Results: Pigmented lesions of the conjunctiva and sclera arise from either melanocytes or nonmelano-cytes and have a diverse differential diagnosis. These lesions can be classified into congenital melanosis, conjunctival nevi, acquired melanosis (secondary or primary), and conjunctival melanomas.

lesions. An undiagnosed melanoma, for instance, can be deadly. This re-view provides an overview of presenta-tion and management of melanocytic conjunctival pigmented lesions. Initial Workup Medical history. Patients should be asked about the following: 1) their age when they first noticed the lesion, 2) their history of sun exposure, 3) their

Sep 6, 2023 · The most common cause of the whites of the eyes taking on a brownish and sometimes blotchy color in African-Americans is melanin pigment in the surface tissue of the eye, known as the sclera and conjunctiva. This is benign and there is no treatment safe enough to use for such a benign condition.

Results: Pigmented lesions of the conjunctiva and sclera arise from either melanocytes or nonmelanocytes and have a diverse differential diagnosis. These lesions can be classified into congenital melanosis, conjunctival nevi, acquired melanosis (secondary or primary), and conjunctival melanomas.