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[Clinicopathological study on conjunctival osseous choristoma]
1Tianjin Eye Hospital and Institute, Clinical College of Ophthalmology of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Vision Science, Tianjin 300020, China.
[Zhonghua Yan Ke Za Zhi] Chinese Journal of Ophthalmology
|September 18, 2018
Summary
Conjunctival osseous choristoma presents as a superior temporal conjunctival tumor. Histopathology confirms bone tissue, and surgical resection typically prevents relapse.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Pathology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Conjunctival osseous choristoma is a rare benign tumor.
- Understanding its clinical and pathological features is crucial for diagnosis and management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the clinical, CT, and histopathological characteristics of conjunctival osseous choristoma.
- To analyze diagnostic features and treatment outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective case series study of six patients.
- Review of clinical presentation, CT scans, and histopathological findings.
- Surgical treatment and follow-up evaluation.
Main Results:
- The tumor typically appears as a flat, uplifted mass in the superior temporal conjunctiva.
- CT imaging reveals an oval calcified spot on the eyeball surface.
- Histopathology confirms mature bone tissue surrounded by fibrous stroma, with Haversian canals.
Conclusions:
- Conjunctival osseous choristoma is characterized by its location and imaging findings.
- Histopathological examination is definitive for diagnosis.
- Complete surgical resection leads to favorable outcomes with no recurrence.
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