Isolated corneal papilloma-like lesion associated with human papilloma virus type 6

Choul Yong Park, Eo Jin Kim, Jong Sun Choi, Roy S. Chuck

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Abstract

PURPOSE:: To report a case of a corneal papilloma-like lesion associated with human papilloma virus type 6. METHODS:: A 48-year-old woman presented with a 2-year history of ocular discomfort and gradual visual deterioration in her right eye. Ophthalmic examination revealed an elevated, semitranslucent, well-defined vascularized mass approximately 4 × 2.5 mm in size localized to the right cornea. The surface of the mass appeared smooth and many small, shallow, and irregular elevations were noted. RESULTS:: An excisional biopsy was performed. The underlying cornea was markedly thinned, and fine ramifying vasculature was also noted on the exposed corneal stroma. Typical koilocytic change was observed on the histopathologic examination. Polymerase chain reaction revealed the existence of human papilloma virus type 6 DNA. CONCLUSIONS:: Here we describe a case of an isolated corneal papilloma-like lesion. Although the corneal extension of the limbal or the conjunctival papillomas has been commonly observed, an isolated corneal papilloma-like lesion with underlying stromal destruction has only rarely been reported.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)600-603
Number of pages4
JournalCornea
Volume30
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2011

Keywords

  • cornea
  • human papilloma virus type 6
  • papilloma

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ophthalmology

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