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Conjunctival Lymphangiectasia - case report.

Andreea-Petra Cristea¹, Lorina Tabita Petrescu¹, Cristina Stan^1,2

¹Department of Ophthalmology, Emergency County Hospital, Cluj-Napoca, Cluj, Romania.

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Summary

Conjunctival lymphangiectasia, a rare condition causing enlarged conjunctival lymphatic vessels, can lead to eye discomfort. Surgical excision is the most effective treatment, offering the lowest recurrence rates for symptomatic cases.

Keywords:

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Vascular Biology
Medical Case Reports

Background:

Conjunctival lymphangiectasia is a rare condition characterized by the dilation of lymphatic vessels within the conjunctiva.
It can manifest with various symptoms, including foreign body sensation, ocular irritation, and blurred vision.
While several therapeutic options exist, surgical excision demonstrates the lowest recurrence rates for severe cases.

Observation:

A case study involving a 24-year-old woman with conjunctival lymphangiectasia is presented.
The patient exhibited a history of unexplained left lower limb enlargement and bilateral lymphadenopathy.
She presented with ocular discomfort, foreign body sensation, and cystic lesions in the left eye.

Findings:

The case highlights a patient with conjunctival lymphangiectasia and concurrent systemic lymphatic abnormalities.
The presentation included symptomatic ocular discomfort and visible cystic lesions.
The report underscores the importance of considering systemic associations in rare ocular conditions.

Implications:

This case emphasizes the potential for conjunctival lymphangiectasia to be associated with broader lymphatic system anomalies.
It reinforces surgical excision as a primary therapeutic strategy for symptomatic conjunctival lymphangiectasia.
Further research may elucidate the underlying causes and systemic implications of this rare pathology.