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Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 1997; 210(6): 398-399
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1035082
Diagnostisches Forum

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Idiopathische konjunktivale Lymphangiektasie

Idiopathic Conjunctival LymphangiectasiaChristoph W. Spraul, Hans-Jürgen O.K. Buchwald, Gerhard K. Lang
  • Universitäts-Augenklinik Ulm (Direktor: Prof. Dr. G. K. Lang)
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25 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

Patient A 41-year-old male was evaluated for multiple yellowish cysts on the temporal bulbar conjunctiva of his right eye. These cysts have spontaneously developed over a period of one week, have been punctuated, and recurred one week later in an even greater number. The patient's ophthalmologic and medical history were normal. Complete excision of the largest cysts and marsupialization of the smaller cysts were performed. Histologic features of the excised cysts were consistent with lymphangiectasia and displayed dilated lymphatic channels.

Conclusion Conjunctival lymphangiectasia is a benign condition of unknown etiology. It has been observed with many underlying diseases as well as spontaneously and the dilated lymphatic channels can secondarily become hemorrhagic (Hemorrhagic lymphangiectasia of the conjunctiva). Simple excision and/or marsupialization are therapeutic options.

Key words

Conjunctiva - Lymphangiectasia

Schlüsselwörter

Konjunktiva - Lymphangiektasie

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