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Ocular coherence tomography in lymphangiectasia.

Sheraz M Daya¹, Rebecca Papdopoulos

¹Corneo-Plastic Unit and Eye Bank, Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead, West Sussex, United Kingdom. sdaya@centreforsight.com

|July 29, 2011

Summary

Ocular coherence tomography (OCT) aids in diagnosing conjunctival lymphangiectasia, a condition causing eye discomfort. This imaging technique helps visualize the fluid-filled spaces characteristic of this rare conjunctival pathology.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Medical Imaging

Background:

Conjunctival lymphangiectasia is a rare condition characterized by dilated lymphatic vessels in the conjunctiva.
Diagnosis can be challenging due to nonspecific symptoms like ocular discomfort and tearing.

Observation:

A 64-year-old male presented with a 2-year history of progressive left eye discomfort, tearing, and a growing conjunctival lesion.
Clinical examination revealed localized conjunctival swelling with the lesion protruding between the eyelids.

Findings:

Visante Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT) demonstrated clear, fluid-filled spaces within the conjunctival lesion, separated by septae.
Histopathological examination of the excised lesion confirmed the diagnosis of lymphangiectasia.

Implications:

OCT is a valuable, non-invasive tool for imaging the anterior segment of the eye.
OCT can effectively aid in the diagnosis of conjunctival lymphangiectasia by visualizing characteristic fluid-filled spaces.