American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 149, Issue 1 , Pages 82-94.e2 , January 2010

Intratarsal Keratinous Cysts of the Meibomian Gland: Distinctive Clinicopathologic and Immunohistochemical Features in 6 Cases

  • Frederick A. Jakobiec

      Affiliations

    • Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
    • David G. Cogan Laboratory of Ophthalmic Pathology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
    • Corresponding Author InformationInquiries to Frederick A. Jakobiec, David G. Cogan Laboratory of Ophthalmic Pathology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, 243 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114
    • ,
  • Manisha Mehta

      Affiliations

    • Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
    • David G. Cogan Laboratory of Ophthalmic Pathology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
    • ,
  • Mami Iwamoto

      Affiliations

    • Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
    • Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston, Boston, Massachusetts
    • ,
  • Mark P. Hatton

      Affiliations

    • Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
    • Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston, Boston, Massachusetts
    • ,
  • Manoj Thakker

      Affiliations

    • Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
    • Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
    • ,
  • Aaron Fay

      Affiliations

    • Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
    • Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts

,Accepted 23 July 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2009.07.033

American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 149, Issue 1 , Pages 82-94.e2 , January 2010

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