[Oncocytoma of the caruncle: a case report]

We describe a 79 year-old woman who had a small lesion on the inner corner of her right eye for the last 6 months. The lesion was surgically excised and histologically analysed, with a diagnosis of oncocytoma of the caruncle.

Ocular oncocytomas are rare benign neoplasms found in the caruncle, conjunctiva, lacrimal gland and lacrimal sac. They are composed of transformed epithelial cells of the ducts. Although rare, this tumour should be recognized especially in the elderly because of the exceptional development of adenocarcinoma.