Conjunctival Lymphangioma : A Case Report and Brief Review of the Literature
Joint Authors
Reimão, Pedro
Borges, Pedro
Meireles, Angelina
Gomes, Miguel
Seca, Mariana
Source
Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-05-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Lymphangioma is a rare venolymphatic lesion, characterized by dilation of lymphatic vessels.
It may occur as an isolated lesion or, more often, represent the surface component of a deep orbital lymphangioma.
Case.
We report a case of a conjunctival lymphangioma on a 58-year-old male that had simultaneously an upper respiratory tract infection.
Excision and biopsy confirmed the nature of the lesion, and there has been no relapse to date.
Conclusion.
Conjunctival lymphangioma is a rare condition in which the diagnose, must be kept in mind in patients with a red eye resistance to topical therapy and in association with an upper respiratory tract infection.
Finally, it is also necessary to be aware of possible recurrence of the lesion.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Seca, Mariana& Borges, Pedro& Reimão, Pedro& Gomes, Miguel& Meireles, Angelina. 2012. Conjunctival Lymphangioma : A Case Report and Brief Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Seca, Mariana…[et al.]. Conjunctival Lymphangioma : A Case Report and Brief Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Seca, Mariana& Borges, Pedro& Reimão, Pedro& Gomes, Miguel& Meireles, Angelina. Conjunctival Lymphangioma : A Case Report and Brief Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-502034