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Ocular Argyrosis Mimicking Conjunctival Melanoma
Irwin Tendler1, Melissa P Pulitzer, Victor Roggli
1*Ophthalmic Oncology Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY; †Department of Ophthalmology, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY; ‡Department of Pathology, Dermatopathology Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY; and §Pathology and Laboratory Services, Duke University Health System, Durham, NC.
Cornea
|April 12, 2017
Summary
Ocular argyrosis, a rare condition caused by silver exposure, can mimic conjunctival melanoma. Early diagnosis is crucial to avoid misidentification of this benign condition.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Toxicology
Background:
- Conjunctival pigmented lesions require careful differential diagnosis.
- Occupational exposures can lead to unique ocular conditions.
Observation:
- A jewelry manufacturer presented with bilateral, raised, brown-black, follicle-like masses in the inferior fornices.
- The lesions mimicked conjunctival tumors.
Findings:
- Incisional biopsy revealed silver deposition.
- The diagnosis of ocular argyrosis was confirmed.
Implications:
- Ocular argyrosis should be included in the differential diagnosis of conjunctival pigmented lesions.
- Distinguishing argyrosis from conjunctival melanoma is essential for appropriate patient management.