Abstract
Iris nevi are a common finding on anterior segment exam with growth and conversion to melanoma a relatively rare event. A retrospective case series found that of 1611 lesions referred to a tertiary ocular oncology service, only 8% converted in 15 years. Most lesions are stable, not referred to ocular oncology services, and monitored for growth in the clinic of the comprehensive ophthalmologist with slit lamp examinations and ultrasound biomicroscopy.
Highlights
Iris nevi are a common finding on anterior segment exam with growth and conversion to melanoma a relatively rare event
A retrospective case series found that of 1611 lesions referred to a tertiary ocular oncology service, only 8% converted in 15 years [1]
A 56-year-old man presented for evaluation of an iris nevus (Figure 1A)
Summary
Iris nevi are a common finding on anterior segment exam with growth and conversion to melanoma a relatively rare event. Luv Girish Patel1*, Jonathan Kim1,2 and Jesse Berry1,2 *Corresponding author: Luv Girish Patel, Roski Eye Institute, University of Southern California, USA, E-mail: luvpatelmd@gmail.com
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