Pigmented spindle cell naevus of Reed presenting in the conjunctiva

Authors
Seregard, S
Citation
S. Seregard, Pigmented spindle cell naevus of Reed presenting in the conjunctiva, ACT OPHTH S, 78(1), 2000, pp. 104-106
Citations number
15
Categorie Soggetti
Optalmology
Journal title
ACTA OPHTHALMOLOGICA SCANDINAVICA
ISSN journal
13953907 → ACNP
Volume
78
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
104 - 106
Database
ISI
SICI code
1395-3907(200002)78:1<104:PSCNOR>2.0.ZU;2-1
Abstract
Purpose: This study aimed to present the clinical and histopathological fea tures of a pigmented spindle cell naevus (PSCN) appearing in the conjunctiv a. Methods: Histopathological examination of the lesion following excision and review of the pertinent literature. Results: The features were consiste nt with those previously recognized in the skin as the PSCN of Reed. Conclu sion: The PSCN can appear in the conjunctiva and should not be confused wit h conjunctival melanoma.