Neurilemoma of the caruncle: a clinicopathological report

Br J Ophthalmol. 1991 Dec;75(12):749-51. doi: 10.1136/bjo.75.12.749.

Abstract

We report a case of a neurilemoma (schwannoma) arising from the lacrimal caruncle. The clinical and light and electron microscopic features are described.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases / pathology*
  • Microscopy, Electron
  • Neurilemmoma / ultrastructure*