The lacrimal caruncle is the small, pink, fleshy mound at the inner corner of the eye. It is covered by modified skin and contains fine hairs, sebaceous glands and sweat glands. It lies in the lacrimal lake, just inside the puncta.
| Location | Medial canthus, between the two eyelids at the inner corner of the eye |
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| Parts |
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| Nerve Supply | Infratrochlear nerve (CN V1) |
| Blood Supply | Medial palpebral arteries |
Collects debris at the inner corner of the eye and contributes small amounts of secretion.
The caruncle is a common place for small foreign bodies and mucus to collect. Benign lesions such as naevi and papillomas occur here, though malignant tumours are rare. It is used as a landmark and access route in some orbital surgery (transcaruncular approach to the medial orbital wall).
A benign pigmented spot on the caruncle, usually harmless but monitored for change.
A benign wart-like growth on the caruncle, sometimes linked to human papillomavirus, that can be excised.
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