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Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Conjunctival papilloma arising from the caruncle

Conjunctival papilloma arising from the caruncle

Category(ies): Cornea, External Disease, Oculoplastics
Contributor: John Chen, MD, PhD
Updated and Expanded by: Ike Hasley, BS and: Lorraine M. Provencher, MD
Photographer: Brice Critser, CRA

A conjunctival papilloma is a benign squamous epithelial tumor. There is a strong association of conjunctival papilloma with the human papillomavirus (HPV), most notably strains 6 and 11 (low-risk) and 16 and 33 (high-risk). Treatment consists of surgical excision with free margins, followed by cryotherapy.

Reference:
  1. Peck N, Lucarelli MJ, Yao M, et al. Human papillomavirus 6a lesions of the lower eyelid and genitalia. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg. 2006. 22(4):311-3.
  2. Sjo NC, Buchwald CV, Cassonnet P, et al. Human papillomavirus in normal conjunctival tissue and in conjunctival papilloma. Types and frequencies in a large series. Br J Ophthalmol. 2007. 91(8):1014-5.

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