Cyst Between the Levator Aponeurosis and the Palpebral Conjunctiva.

Park, Hyo Kwang; Chung, Wha Sun

Case Report

Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society 1995;36(1):125-129.
Published online January 1, 1995.

Cyst Between the Levator Aponeurosis and the Palpebral Conjunctiva.

Hyo Kwang Park, Wha Sun Chung

Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, Yeungnam University, Taegu, Korea.

상안검거근 건막과 검결막사이에 위치한 낭종

정화선(Wha Sun Chung),박효광(Hyo Kwang Park)

Abstract

Cysts of accessory lacrimal gland are rare. They are generally retension cysts that result from obstruction of the excretory duct and are found between the palpebral conjunctiva and the levator aponeurosis. We experienced three cases of subconjunctival cyst in the upper fornix. Histopathological examination showed the cysts lined by two layers and occasionally one layer of epithelium. These cysts seem to be originated from Krause's gland, considering their anatomical location and histopathological findings.

Key Words: Accessory lacrimal gland;Krause's gland;Levator aponeurosis;Palpebral conjunctiva