[Association of nevus and herpetic keratitis sequela. Apropos of an anatomo-clinical case]

J Fr Ophtalmol. 1999 Feb;22(1):106-9.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Most conjunctival nevi are found during the two first decades of life. Beyond this period, the diagnosis must be assessed by histopathology. We report the case of a conjunctival nevus recently discovered in a 33-year-old patient who, additionally, was previously treated for herpetic disciform keratitis. The corneal scar decreased vision. A corneal graft and nevus excision were performed simultaneously. Histopathologic study confirmed the diagnosis of nevus and disclosed the corneal scar changes induced by herpes.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cicatrix / pathology
  • Conjunctival Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Cornea / pathology
  • Corneal Transplantation / pathology
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Keratitis, Herpetic / pathology*
  • Male
  • Visual Acuity / physiology