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Adil Kiliç, Adem Gül, Adnan Cinal

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    Conjunctival lymphangiectasis, a rare condition involving abnormal connections between conjunctival blood and lymphatic vessels, can cause eye swelling and visible vessels. This case highlights the presentation of this uncommon ocular disorder.

    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Vascular Biology

    Background:

    • Conjunctival lymphangiectasis is a rare condition characterized by dilated lymphatic vessels in the conjunctiva.
    • It results from abnormal connections between the conjunctival lymphatic and blood vascular systems.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To report a case of conjunctival lymphangiectasis in a 41-year-old woman.
    • To describe the clinical presentation and diagnostic findings of this rare condition.

    Main Methods:

    • Clinical case presentation.
    • Ocular examination to assess conjunctival swelling and vessel dilation.

    Main Results:

    • The patient presented with intermittent conjunctival swelling and dilated conjunctival vessels in the right eye.

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