[Conjunctival nevi in Denmark 1960-1980. A 21-year follow-up]. / Konjunktivale naevi i Danmark 1960-1980. Enogtyve års followup.
Ugeskr Laeger
; 160(25): 3728-31, 1998 Jun 15.
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| ID: mdl-9641059
ABSTRACT
The clinicopathological characteristics of 343 naevi of the conjunctiva were studied. A significant increase in the number of naevi excised per year was observed. This may have been caused by an increased exposure to actinic rays. An approximately even distribution was found between the three main locations caruncle, limbal area and eye ball. Intrastromal naevi were excised at a higher median age than compound naevi, and the lowest median age at excision was for junction naevi, which is in accordance with the known histopathological nature of naevi. Recurrence occurred in nine patients (2.7%), and one had transformed into a malignant melanoma. Eight of the recurring naevi were located in the limbal area. Eight of the nine patients were women, suggesting hormonal factors as a possible cause. Recommendations for the handling of conjunctival naevi are given, based on the present findings and on previous reports.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Neoplasias Cutâneas
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Neoplasias da Túnica Conjuntiva
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Melanoma
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Nevo
Tipo de estudo:
Guideline
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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Ano de publicação:
1998
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