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Signs and Symptoms
Conjunctival lymphomas represent a mass lesion of the superficial ocular surface. They are classically described as "salmon-colored patches,"
and may present bilaterally in as many as 20% of patients. The lesions are fleshy and may grow rapidly. Often, they appear to arise from within the fornix and extend toward the cornea. Despite the characteristic appearance, conjunctival lymphomas resemble several other benign tumors of the ocular surface, including squamous papilloma, pyogenic granuloma and lymphangiectasis. Patients with conjunctival lymphoma tend to be young to middle-aged adults. They may complain of chronic redness but rarely report ocular discomfort.
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Pathophysiology
Lymphoma is best described as malignant growth of...
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