Squamous Cell Papilloma of the Conjunctiva
A 74-year-old man presented to the ophthalmology department with an 8-month history
of a tumor in his left eye. Examination showed a fleshy tumor with a cauliflower-like
appearance involving the conjunctiva and cornea (
Fig A). An excisional biopsy was performed, and pathological analysis showed squamous cell
papilloma of the conjunctiva. Histology slide showed papilloma of the conjunctiva
(
Fig B). Conjunctival papilloma is an acquired benign epithelial tumor of the conjunctiva,
and may manifest as a sessile or pedunculated conjunctival mass. Conjunctival papilloma
often requires surgical excision. Other interventions include perilesional cryotherapy,
intralesional treatment, or multiple choices of topical treatment modalities for managing
conjunctival papilloma, and recurrences are not uncommon (Magnified version of
Fig A-B is available online at
www.aaojournal.org).
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