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American Academy of Ophthalmology

AAO: 2015

An Important Diagnosis: Conjunctival Melanoma

Carol L. Shields, MD, Mark Kontos, MD

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Mark Kontos, MD, interviews Carol Shields, MD, on the subject of ocular melanoma. Primary acquired melanosis or PAM carries an important risk for the development of conjunctival melanoma, which is on the rise in recent years. Dr. Shields describes the most important feature of PAM for correctly diagnosing and treating this serious condition.

Posted: 11/18/2015

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An Important Diagnosis: Conjunctival Melanoma

Carol L. Shields, MD, Mark Kontos, MD

Mark Kontos, MD, interviews Carol Shields, MD, on the subject of ocular melanoma. Primary acquired melanosis or PAM carries an important risk for the development of conjunctival melanoma, which is on the rise in recent years. Dr. Shields describes the most important feature of PAM for correctly diagnosing and treating this serious condition.

Posted: 11/18/2015

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