Epibulbar conjunctival fibroma

Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2007 May-Jun;23(3):249-50. doi: 10.1097/IOP.0b013e31803eb1a3.

Abstract

A nodular, epibulbar mass appearing in an adult woman without antecedent inflammation or injury prompted concern for possible malignancy. Excision was performed, and pathologic examination demonstrated a conjunctival fibroma. The rarity of the fibroma and its clinical similarity to other benign or malignant tumors render its clinical diagnosis elusive.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • 12E7 Antigen
  • Actins / analysis
  • Antigens, CD / analysis
  • Antigens, CD34 / analysis
  • Biomarkers, Tumor / analysis
  • Cell Adhesion Molecules / analysis
  • Conjunctival Neoplasms / chemistry
  • Conjunctival Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Conjunctival Neoplasms / surgery
  • Female
  • Fibroma / chemistry
  • Fibroma / pathology*
  • Fibroma / surgery
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Middle Aged
  • S100 Proteins / analysis
  • Vimentin / analysis

Substances

  • 12E7 Antigen
  • Actins
  • Antigens, CD
  • Antigens, CD34
  • Biomarkers, Tumor
  • CD99 protein, human
  • Cell Adhesion Molecules
  • S100 Proteins
  • Vimentin