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SUMMARY OF OUTCOMES IN 311 EYES WITH CONJUNCTIVAL PRIMARY ACQUIRED MELANOSIS (PAM) USING KAPLAN-MEIER ESTIMATES
| KAPLAN-MEIER ESTIMATES | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OUTCOMES | 2 yr | 5 yr | 10 yr | 15 yr |
| Initially observed group (n = 194 eyes) | ||||
| PAM enlargement without development of melanoma | 9% | 26% | 35% | 43% |
| PAM enlargement with development of melanoma | 0 | 8% | 12% | 21% |
| Initially biopsied group (n = 107 eyes) | ||||
| PAM recurrence without development of melanoma | 38% | 52% | 58% | 58% |
| PAM recurrence with development of melanoma | 2% | 5% | 11% | 11% |
