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Infected epithelial inclusion cyst simulating conjunctival melanoma.

Chaneve Jeanniton¹, Paul T Finger, Ella Leung

¹*Departments of Ophthalmology and †Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, and ‡The New York Eye Cancer Center, New York, New York, U.S.A.

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A rare conjunctival cyst mimicked melanoma due to its appearance. Histopathology revealed bacteria, hemorrhage, and debris within the cyst, not a cancerous tumor.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Dermatopathology
Surgical Pathology

Background:

Pigmented, nonneoplastic lesions can clinically mimic melanocytic tumors, posing diagnostic challenges.
Distinguishing benign mimics from malignant neoplasms is crucial for appropriate patient management.

Observation:

An unusual conjunctival epithelial inclusion cyst was identified.
The cyst contained luminal bacterial colonies, hemorrhage, and epithelial debris.
Clinically, the lesion convincingly simulated a melanoma.

Findings:

Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of an epithelial inclusion cyst.
The presence of bacterial colonies, hemorrhage, and debris contributed to the cyst's pigmented and atypical clinical appearance.
The lesion was benign, despite its melanoma-like presentation.

Implications:

This case highlights the importance of histopathological correlation in diagnosing conjunctival lesions.
Awareness of such unusual mimics can prevent misdiagnosis and unnecessary aggressive treatment for melanoma.
Conjunctival cysts, though rare, should be considered in the differential diagnosis of pigmented conjunctival masses.