J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.  1992 Oct;33(10):936-941.

The Complex Choristoma with Ectopic Lacrimal Gland in Bilateral Bulbar Conjuntivas

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  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic University Medical College, Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

Complex choristoma with a predominance of lacrimal gland tissue is known as unusual congenital and developmental abnormality. Several cases of ectopic lacrimal gland have been reported in Korea. But complex choristoma with ectopic lacrimal gland on both eyes has never been reported. The authors have experienced a case of complex choristoma with ectopic lacrimal gland in lower and lateral quadrant of bulbar conjuntiva on both eyes in a 12-year-old boy.

Keyword

Complex choristoma; Ectopic lacrimal gland

MeSH Terms

Child
Choristoma*
Humans
Korea
Lacrimal Apparatus*
Male
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