# Pigmented Conjunctival Nevus: A Mystery Solved by Histopathology

## TL;DR

This paper discusses a rare eye lesion that looks like melanoma but is actually benign, highlighting the importance of histopathology for accurate diagnosis.

## Contribution

The paper presents a case study emphasizing the diagnostic value of histopathology in distinguishing a benign nevus from melanoma.

## Key findings

- Inflammatory juvenile conjunctival nevi can clinically resemble malignant melanoma.
- Accurate diagnosis of IJCN requires histopathological analysis to avoid mismanagement.
- IJCN is a benign lesion that may progress to melanoma in rare cases.

## Abstract

Inflammatory juvenile conjunctival nevi (IJCN) is a rare type of nevus and its clinical presentation overlaps with that of malignant conjunctival melanoma. It is a benign lesion that has been described to progress to melanoma in some cases. IJCN may clinically mimic melanoma due to its rapid growth features and atypical histology. Thus, its accurate diagnosis by histopathology is a prerequisite for proper management. Here, we present a case of conjunctival lesion mimicking melanoma clinically.