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Reactive Lymphoid Hyperplasia of the Conjunctiva, Salmon Coloured

Reactive Lymphoid Hyperplasia of the Conjunctiva, Salmon Coloured
The subconjunctival tumor with dilated vessels and ill defined boundaries is considered a benign inflammatory pseudotumor. It consists of various lymphocytes (T and B) and other cells and may form follicles and show increased dilated vessels. Cause is not known
Naumann, G.O.H., Prof. Dr. med., Univ.-Augenklinik, Erlangen, Germany
D31.0
Conjunctiva -> Tumor, Neoplasma -> Benign
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