Epibulbar schwannoma in a 12-year-old boy: A case report and review of literature.
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2015-07
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Abstract
Schwannomas are benign, encapsulated, primary neurilemmal
tumors composed of proliferating Schwann cells. Schwannomas
are commonly seen in the orbit, but are rare on the epibulbar
surface. Herein, we report a case of a 12‑year‑old boy who
presented to us with a slow‑growing painless subconjunctival
mass in the left eye. There was no intraocular extension of the
mass and intra‑operatively, the mass could be clearly delineated
and was excised off the underlying sclera. Histopathological
examination of the mass showed typical features of schwannoma
and immunohistochemistry helped to confirm the diagnosis.
There was no recurrence of the lesion observed at follow‑up 26
months after surgery. Here, we describe this uncommon tumor
and review the available literature. Although rare, an epibulbar schwannoma should be considered in the differential diagnosis
of an amelanotic, painless subconjunctival nodular mass.
Excision of the lesion is the recommended treatment.
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Conjunctiva, eye, neurilemmoma, schwannoma, tumor
Citation
Nair Akshay Gopinathan, Kaliki Swathi, Mishra Dilip Kumar, Dave Tarjani Vivek, Naik Milind N. Epibulbar schwannoma in a 12-year-old boy: A case report and review of literature. Indian Journal of Ophthalmology. 2015 July; 63(7): 620-622.