K C Ireland1, A K Hutchinson, H E Grossniklaus. 1. Department of Ophthalmology, N. Edgar Miles Center for Pediatric Ophthalmology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston 29425-2236, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To report a case of sinus histiocytosis presenting as multiple, bilateral epibulbar masses. METHODS: We examined a 4-year-old child with a 2-month history of gradually enlarging, salmon-colored epibulbar masses. Excisional biopsies and a systemic evaluation were performed. RESULTS: Systemic evaluation was normal; no lymphadenopathy was documented. Histopathologic evaluation disclosed features consistent with sinus histiocytosis. Flow cytometry and gene rearrangement studies confirmed the benign nature of the disease. No tumor recurrence was noted. CONCLUSION: Sinus histiocytosis may present as isolated epibulbar masses that may be treated with surgical excision.
PURPOSE: To report a case of sinus histiocytosis presenting as multiple, bilateral epibulbar masses. METHODS: We examined a 4-year-old child with a 2-month history of gradually enlarging, salmon-colored epibulbar masses. Excisional biopsies and a systemic evaluation were performed. RESULTS: Systemic evaluation was normal; no lymphadenopathy was documented. Histopathologic evaluation disclosed features consistent with sinus histiocytosis. Flow cytometry and gene rearrangement studies confirmed the benign nature of the disease. No tumor recurrence was noted. CONCLUSION: Sinus histiocytosis may present as isolated epibulbar masses that may be treated with surgical excision.