Conjunctival amyloidosis of both eyelids

Indian J Ophthalmol. 2001 Jun;49(2):116-7.

Abstract

Amyloidosis of the palpebral conjunctiva is a rare condition which results in chronic ocular discomfort. We present our experience with this rare patient in whom both upper and lower palpebral conjunctivae were involved, but no systemic amyloidosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Amyloidosis / pathology*
  • Conjunctiva / pathology
  • Conjunctival Diseases / pathology*
  • Conjunctival Diseases / therapy
  • Eyelid Diseases / pathology*
  • Eyelid Diseases / therapy
  • Eyelids / pathology
  • Humans
  • Male