Oncocytoma of the Caruncle: A Clinicopathologic Case Report

Authors: Filho, João; Vianna, Raul; Coutinho, Anamaria; Arthurs, Bryan; Burnier, Miguel

Source: International Ophthalmology, Volume 25, Numbers 5-6, October 2004 , pp. 321-323(3)

Publisher: Springer

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Abstract:

Background: Oncocytoma is an uncommon, relatively benign tumor, composed of transformed epithelial cells of the ducts. We report a case of oncocytoma of the caruncle. Methods Case report. Results: A 51-year-old woman with a 2 years history of a mass located in the caruncle of her right eye was presented. Surgical excision was then performed, and the histological diagnosis of oncocytoma was established. Conclusion: The oncocytoma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of a caruncular mass in elderly people, particularly in female patients.

Keywords: caruncle; histology; oncocytoma

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10792-005-2036-x

Affiliations: 1: Email: jpessoafilho@hotmail.com

Publication date: 2004-10-01