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Published on: October 30, 2010
Primary localized amyloidosis presenting as a tarsal mass: report of two cases
Saurabh Kamal1, Ruchi Goel, Sonam Angmo Bodh
1Guru Nanak Eye Centre, Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Services, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India.
Abstract:
Amyloidosis and its ophthalmic manifestations are rare. The unusual presentation can result in diagnostic delay and increase ocular morbidity. Additionally, there are various predisposing conditions and systemic involvement can affect various organs. Hence, localized disease warrants a thorough clinical evaluation and laboratory investigation. We report two cases of primary localized amyloidosis presenting as a tarsal mass and ptosis. The diagnosis was established on histopathology. There were no predisposing conditions and no systemic involvement. The disease was probably related to the local immunocyte disorder.
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