Caruncle lesions: the use of histological evaluation in determining a definitive diagnosis

Maino, J.H.; Richer, S.P.; McGregor, D.

Journal of the American Optometric Association 54(6): 521-524

1983


ISSN/ISBN: 0003-0244
PMID: 6875164
Document Number: 212845
Caruncle tumors are rare and difficult to definitively diagnose using standard clinical examination techniques. Because some of these lesions may be cancerous, eventually leading to local invasion of tissue, metastasis, and even death, biopsy with histologic evaluation may be indicated. A brief discussion of caruncle tumors and a case report is presented.

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