گزارش يك مورد كيست اپي تليومي قرنيه و درمان آن

Successful Treatment of an Intracorneal Epithelial Cyst: A Case Report

Purpose: To report a case of corneal epithelial cyst and its treatment. Patient and findings: A 14-year-old girl with history of strabismus surgery 9 years ago, was referred due to a white lesion in her right cornea. The lesion has been detected first in the nasal limbus 3 years ago and enlarged gradually. Because of progression toward the corneal center and threatening of the visual axis, surgery was done. The lesion was removed and at the same time, ethylic alcohol 96% was injected and applied. No recurrence was seen until 11 months after surgery. Conclusion: Corneal epithelial cysts are benign lesions the removal of which is necessary if center of the cornea is threatened. With timely removal of the lesion, vision will be preserved and with meticulous surgery, no recurrence will occur.