Isolated neurofibromas of the conjunctiva

Am J Ophthalmol. 1991 Jun 15;111(6):694-8. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9394(14)76772-8.

Abstract

We studied four histologically verified cases of isolated neurofibromas of the conjunctiva. The histologic pattern was diffuse in two patients, plexiform in one patient, and solitary in one patient. Simple excision was curative in all cases. We emphasize the importance of distinguishing neuromas (which may be associated with multiple endocrine neoplasia) from neurofibromas.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Conjunctiva / pathology
  • Conjunctival Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Conjunctival Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neurofibroma* / pathology
  • Neurofibroma* / surgery
  • Neuroma / diagnosis