HISTOPATHOLOGICAL SPECTRUM OF LESIONS IN CONJUNCTIVA

Donna Glens Mary M; Suguna B V; Geethamani V

Volume : VI, Issue : III, March - 2016

HISTOPATHOLOGICAL SPECTRUM OF LESIONS IN CONJUNCTIVA

Donna Glens Mary M, Suguna B V, Geethamani V

Abstract :

BACKROUND: The conjunctiva is readily visible, so related lesions can be recognized at a relatively early stage. Hence it is very important to study the spectrum of conjunctival lesions. AIMS: The aims of this study were to assess the histomorphological features of various conjunctival lesions, to classify them, to see the age and sex distributions and to find out the frequency of various conjunctival lesions. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This is a hospital based retrospective and prospective study done in the Department of Pathology, Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center, Bangalore for 3 years from June 2010–July 2013. Total of 510 cases were studied. RESULTS: We studied 510 conjunctival biopsies of which 349 (68.4%) were degenerative lesions, 65 (13%) were epithelial lesions, 25 (5%) were melanocytic lesions, 28 (5.4%) were vascular lesions, 8 (1.5%) were lymphoid lesions, 16 (3.2%) were tumor like congenital lesions and 19 (3.45%) were miscellaneous lesions. CONCLUSION: There is varied spectrum of conjunctival lesions which can be recognized early by the patients and correct histopathological diagnosis can guide the Ophthalmologist to initiate treatment which can decrease the morbidity and mortality of the patients.