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      Atypical Fibroxanthoma of the Bulbar Conjunctiva: A Unique Case Describing the Pathology, Clinical Presentation, and Management

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          Background/Aims: Atypical fibroxanthoma is an uncommon tumor that usually occurs in the skin of the head and neck of the elderly with significant sun exposure. We describe a unique case featuring a rare ocular surface conjunctival tumor (atypical fibroxanthoma) and provide insight on its characteristic clinical features, surgical management, and histology. Methods: A 71-year-old male fisherman with no pertinent ocular history presented to an academic center with a rapidly enlarging bulbar conjunctival mass in the right perilimbal region for the past several months. The patient underwent surgical excisional biopsy with cryotherapy, adjuvant alcohol, and amniotic membrane transplantation. Results: Pathology specimen illustrated an atypical spindle cell tumor with inflammatory cells, increased mitotic activity, cytologic atypia, and positive diffuse staining with CD163 and CD10 consistent with an atypical fibroxanthoma. Conclusion: Atypical fibroxanthoma is an extremely rare ocular surface tumor that may simulate conjunctival or ocular surface squamous neoplasia. While this lesion typically pursues a benign clinical course, it may recur or rarely metastasize. Thus it should be treated aggressively with excisional biopsy, cryotherapy, absolute alcohol, and/or amniotic membrane transplantation.

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          Journal
          OOP
          OOP
          10.1159/issn.2296-4657
          Ocular Oncology and Pathology
          S. Karger AG
          2296-4681
          2296-4657
          2018
          April 2018
          20 October 2017
          : 4
          : 3
          : 152-156
          Affiliations
          The Ohio State University Department of Ophthalmology, Columbus, OH, USA
          Author notes
          *Justin Kuiper, The Ohio State University Department of Ophthalmology, 915 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43212 (USA), E-Mail justin.j.kuiper@gmail.com
          Article
          480088 PMC5939675 Ocul Oncol Pathol 2018;4:152–156
          10.1159/000480088
          PMC5939675
          29765945
          2e79aa02-0241-4083-be84-323e2753f162
          © 2017 S. Karger AG, Basel

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          History
          : 02 May 2017
          : 07 August 2017
          Page count
          Figures: 3, References: 15, Pages: 5
          Categories
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          Vision sciences,Ophthalmology & Optometry,Pathology
          Pathology,Fibroxanthoma,Conjunctiva,Immunohistochemistry,Tumor,Biopsy

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