A conjunctival leiomyoma
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Anterior High-Resolution Optical Coherence Tomography in the Diagnosis and Therapeutic Monitoring of Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia
Published on: August 9, 2024
Suzanne O Brannan1, David Cheung, Simon Trotter
1The Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. Suzanne@brannan43.fsnet.co.uk
Purpose:
To report a conjunctival leiomyoma.
Design:
Observational case report.
Methods:
A 35-year-old man was referred to us for evaluation of a lesion in his left eye. The lesion had been present for 1 year but had recently caused irritation. Ophthalmologic examination revealed an elevated mass in the episclera. There was no associated conjunctival/episcleral injection. Ocular examination was otherwise entirely normal. An excisional biopsy was performed.
Results:
The histopathologic and immunohistochemistry examinations established the diagnosis of a conjunctival leiomyoma.
Conclusion:
This case represents the first report, known to date, describing the occurrence of a conjunctival leiomyoma.
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