Introduction: The conjunctiva is a thin, superficial mucosa that covers the\nanterior part of the eye lids and the anterior part of the sclera. The semi-lunar\nfold is located in the interior angle of the eye, and represents the third rudimentary\neyelid. In the histological aspect, conjunctiva is composed of the epithelium\nand stroma. Thestroma is divided into two parts: the superficial adenoid\npart and the inner fibrotic part. The accessory lacrimal glands are found\nin the stroma. Materials and methods: A case study of a 14 year-old male patient,\nwho came at our clinic as a result of a 5 - 6 mm tumefaction on the bulbar\nconjunctiva, on the nasal part of the bulbar conjunctiva, attached to the\nsemi-lunar fold. The patient referred that the cyst appeared 6 - 7 months ago\nand was constantly growing. In the beginning the patient has been treated\nwith antibiotic and corticosteroid eye drops. However, the cyst grew constantly\ntherefore the best solution was the surgical treatment. The surgery was\nperformed under local anesthesia. The total excision of the cyst was performed.\nThe removed tumefaction was then diagnosed as a cyst of the conjunctival\nstroma. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to show that the best\ntreatment of the conjunctival epithelium tumefaction, which is not reduced in\nsize by the local treatment with antibiotics and corticosteroids, is the surgical\ntreatment. Conclusion: Every change in the conjunctiva, causing functional\nand aesthetic problems, is an issue that should be directed to the ophthalmologist.\nSuch changes should be treated with medications or surgically, the patient\nshould be followed up, to see whether or not such changes will reappear.
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