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Traumatic epithelial inclusion cyst of the anterior corneal stroma.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18362671     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
PURPOSE: To report a case of posttraumatic epithelial inclusion cyst of the anterior corneal stroma. METHODS: Case report. RESULTS: A 17-year-old girl presented with a large painless mass of the right cornea. After simple surgical excision, histopathologic examination confirmed the diagnosis. There was no recurrence during a 2-year period of follow-up. CONCLUSIONS: Traumatic epithelial inclusion cysts can be easily managed with simple surgical excision.
Authors:
Abdul-Elah Al-Towerki; Ghada Binali
Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Cornea     Volume:  27     ISSN:  0277-3740     ISO Abbreviation:  Cornea     Publication Date:  2008 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-03-25     Completed Date:  2008-05-08     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8216186     Medline TA:  Cornea     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  368-9     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. atowerki@kkesh.med.sa
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Cornea / injuries*
Corneal Diseases / etiology*,  surgery,  ultrasonography
Corneal Stroma / pathology*
Cysts / etiology*,  surgery,  ultrasonography
Epithelium, Corneal / pathology*
Eye Injuries, Penetrating / complications*
Female
Humans

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