[Transitional carcinoma of the conjunctiva].
We report a case of transitional carcinoma originating from the conjunctiva. An 86-year-old woman was referred for a right conjunctival swelling lasting 6 months after a first surgical excision. The histopathological pattern revealed a transitional carcinoma, which usually originates from the airways and the lacrimal sac; recurrences are not uncommon. Transitional carcinoma may originate in the conjunctiva.
Offret
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Service d'Ophtalmologie, CHU de Bicêtre, Le Kremlin Bicêtre. herve.offret@bct.aphp.fr
Quillard
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Offret
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Labetoulle
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D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002295:Carcinoma, Transitional Cell / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D003230:Conjunctival Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery