Conjunctival lymphangiectasis: successful surgical resection of an idiopathic case

Seven E., Batur M., Tekin S., Bulut G., Yasar T.

EYE REPORTS, cilt.5, sa.1, ss.6-8, 2019 (ESCI) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 5 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2019
  • Dergi Adı: EYE REPORTS
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.6-8
  • Van Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Conjunctival lymphagiectasis is a topical ocular condition characterized by swelling of conjunctiva as a result of dilated lymphatics of the bulbar conjunctiva. In this case report, a 51-year-old man presented with conjunctival swelling in the left eye. Conjunctival lymphangiectasis was diagnosed and a conjunctival resection was performed. No recurrence was found in follow-up examination at 9 months.