Conjunctival tumor caused by Epstein-Barr virus-related infectious mononucleosis: Case report and review of literature

ABSTRACT

The conjunctival tumor associated with Epstein-Barr virus related infectious mononucleosis is a rare ocular manifestation. Only a few cases have been reported in the literature. We reported this rare condition that presented in a 5-year-old boy.

KEYWORDS:

• Conjunctival tumor
• Epstein-Barr virus
• infectious mononucleosis

Acknowledgments

We are grateful to Arkaphat Kosiyatrakul, MD for his assistance in the preparation of the photographs.

Declaration of interest

The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the article.