| Traumatic epithelial inclusion cyst of the anterior corneal stroma. | |
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PMID: 18362671 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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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. |
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Authors:
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Abdul-Elah Al-Towerki; Ghada Binali |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Cornea Volume: 27 ISSN: 0277-3740 ISO Abbreviation: Cornea Publication Date: 2008 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-03-25 Completed Date: 2008-05-08 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8216186 Medline TA: Cornea Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 368-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. atowerki@kkesh.med.sa |
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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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