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A giant lobular capillary haemangioma of the caruncle

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Key Clinical Message: Caruncle lesions are uncommon, though it may be involved by a wide variety of lesions including tumors and cysts of the conjunctiva, skin, or lacrimal gland. Lobular capillary haemangioma of the caruncle is a rare occurrence but may mimic some primary or secondary malignant neoplasms. Excision and histopathological examination confirm the diagnosis. Abstract: The caruncle lesions are uncommon. Lobular capillary haemangioma involving caruncle is a rare occurrence. We present a case of large lobular capillary haemangioma of caruncle in a 10-year-old boy, was treated successfully by surgical excision.

Source: Clinical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.9327

Authors: Suwarna Suman, Arushi Kumar

Institutions: All India Institute of Medical Sciences Jodhpur, Nalanda Medical College and Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Vascular Malformations and Hemangiomas

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,730