Primary amyloidosis of the eyelid: a case report

The Authors describe a case of primary localized amyloidosis of the eyelids, focusing on diagnosis and possible treatment. The involment of several structures of the eyelid such as muscles, conjunctiva and puncta lacrimalia, as well as peculiar features of these proteinaceous deposits, suggest diffe...

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Published inIn vivo (Athens) Vol. 24; no. 4; pp. 575 - 578
Main Authors Caggiati, Alessio, Campanella, Antonnio, Tenna, Stefania, Cogliandro, Annalisa, Potenza, Clemente, Persichetti, Paolo
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Greece 01.07.2010
Subjects
Adult
Amyloidosis - diagnosis
Blepharoptosis - etiology
Blepharoptosis - surgery
Conjunctiva - pathology
Conjunctival Diseases - pathology
Conjunctival Diseases - surgery
Eyelid Diseases - pathology
Eyelid Diseases - surgery
Eyelids - pathology
Functional Laterality
Humans
Male
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:The Authors describe a case of primary localized amyloidosis of the eyelids, focusing on diagnosis and possible treatment. The involment of several structures of the eyelid such as muscles, conjunctiva and puncta lacrimalia, as well as peculiar features of these proteinaceous deposits, suggest different combined procedures and precise timing in choosing the appropriated therapy.
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ISSN:0258-851X