American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 142, Issue 3 , Pages 448-455.e2 , September 2006

Tumors of the Caruncle: A Clinicopathologic Correlation

Presented in part at the 23rd Congress of the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Sep 17, 2005, Island of Crete, Greece.

,Accepted 11 April 2006.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2006.04.035

American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 142, Issue 3 , Pages 448-455.e2 , September 2006

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