A giant lobular capillary haemangioma of the caruncle

Abstract

Key Clinical Message Caruncle lesions are uncommon, though it may be involved by a wide variety of lesions including tumors and cysts of the conjunctiva, skin, or lacrimal gland. Lobular capillary haemangioma of the caruncle is a rare occurrence but may mimic some primary or secondary malignant neoplasms. Excision and histopathological examination confirm the diagnosis. Abstract The caruncle lesions are uncommon. Lobular capillary haemangioma involving caruncle is a rare occurrence. We present a case of large lobular capillary haemangioma of caruncle in a 10‐year‐old boy, was treated successfully by surgical excision.

Keywords

• caruncle
• lobular capillary haemangioma
• polypoid lesion
• pyogenic granuloma
• vascular lesion