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Case Report

Lymphoproliferative disorders in the lacrimal caruncle: report of three cases and review of literature

Yasuhiro Takahashia Department of Oculoplastic, Orbital & Lacrimal Surgery, Aichi Medical University Hospital, Aichi, JapanCorrespondence[email protected]
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Aric Vaidyaa Department of Oculoplastic, Orbital & Lacrimal Surgery, Aichi Medical University Hospital, Aichi, Japan;b Department of Oculoplastic Orbital & Lacrimal Surgery, Kirtipur Eye Hospital, Kathmandu, NepalView further author information
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Hirohiko Kakizakia Department of Oculoplastic, Orbital & Lacrimal Surgery, Aichi Medical University Hospital, Aichi, JapanView further author information
Pages 617-620 | Received 28 Sep 2021, Accepted 12 Mar 2022, Published online: 18 Apr 2022

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