Dr.GEETHU GOPINATH, G20157
Xeroderma Pigmentosum is a rare autosomal recessive disorder of DNA repair mechanism. Here we report a case of 40 year old female, case of Xeroderma Pigmentosum with history of squamous cell carcinoma Right medial canthus – post operative presented with complaints of swelling in right eye of one week duration. On examination vision 6/12, anterior segment (Right)- limbal nodule of 4x4mm on nasal aspect with bluish discoloration, pigmentation and vascularity and localised conjunctival congestion. USG B scan 3x3mm hypoechoic mass noticed near limbus with vascularity. No extension noticed posteriorly. OCT impression -no angle infiltration noticed. Fundus normal. Other eye normal. Differential diagnosis of malignant melanoma of uvea or papilloma to be considered.
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