Title
Correlation of histopathological features and clinical findings in pterygium
Authors
I. Hithesh1, T. Sangeetha*, 1, A. Hemalatha2 & M. Vrushabh1
Affiliation
1Department of Ophthalmology, Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar, Karnataka, India – 563101; 2Department of Pathology, Sri Devaraj Urs Medical college, Tamaka, Kolar, Karnataka, India; *Corresponding author
I. Hithesh - E-mail: hithesh.isukapalli20599@gmail.com
T. Sangeetha - E-mail: sangeethat@sduaher.ac.in
A. Hemalatha - E-mail: drhemashashi@sduaher.ac.in
M. Vrushabh - E-mail: drvrushabhmalani@gmail.com
Article Type
Research Article
Date
Received June 1, 2025; Revised June 30, 2025; Accepted June 30, 2025, Published June 30, 2025
Abstract
The correlations between clinical signs and histo-pathological features are of interest. Hence, a prospective study of 48 primary pterygia cases examined. Most patients were female, with common symptoms including redness, cosmetic concerns and astigmatism. Histology showed squamous hyperplasia, inflammation and vascular changes. Clinical redness significantly correlated with epithelial hyperplasia and lymphocytic infiltration. Data suggest some pterygia may mimic ocular surface squamous neoplasia, impacting diagnosis and treatment.
Keywords
Epithelial hyperplasia, ocular surface, squamous, neoplasia, vascularity
Citation
Hitesh et al. Bioinformation 21(6): 1443-1446 (2025)
Edited by
P Kangueane
ISSN
0973-2063
Publisher
License
This is an Open Access article which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly credited. This is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License.
