Title
Conjunctival myxoma: A systematic review of a rare tumor
Date Issued
01 May 2022
Access level
metadata only access
Resource Type
review
Author(s)
Torres Zavala, Neyda Milagros
Rodríguez-Reyes A.A.
Asociación para Evitar la Ceguera en México IAP.
Hospital IV Augusto Hernández Mendoza
Publisher(s)
Elsevier B.V.
Abstract
Conjunctival myxoma is an uncommon benign tumor that may develop as a localized disease or as part of the Carney complex, in which case it can cause significant morbidity and mortality. Conjunctival myxomas can mimic other pure or mixed tumors and are often overlooked in clinical practice. Histopathological studies are essential for diagnosis; however, controversy regarding their pathological and immunohistochemical features makes the diagnostic process more difficult. Because of the importance of correctly classifying these conjunctival tumors, as well as recognizing when a systematic screening is required owing to the possible association with life-threatening diseases, we comprehensively evaluate the literature on this rare entity based on a systematic approach.
Start page
729
End page
740
Volume
67
Issue
3
Language
English
OCDE Knowledge area
Oftalmología
Subjects
Scopus EID
2-s2.0-85115745440
PubMed ID
Source
Survey of Ophthalmology
ISSN of the container
00396257
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