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This study aims to provide a comprehensive description of caruncular lesions, presenting the first Indian case series on this topic.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Ethical approval was obtained, and data collection was conducted at a tertiary care center in India. A retrospective analysis was performed on 44 patients with caruncular lesions treated between 2013 and 2020. Detailed patient histories, clinical examinations, slit lamp imaging, and excision biopsies were conducted. Histopathological examination of the specimens was carried out.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The study included 42 cases of caruncular lesions, with a mean age of 31.09 years. The majority of cases were male (54.54%). Benign lesions accounted for 84.09% of the cases, while premalignant and malignant lesions accounted for 11.36% and 4.54%, respectively. Papilloma and nevus were the most common lesions, with 11 cases each. All caruncular lesions were successfully and completely excised without complications. Histopathological examination confirmed the accuracy of the diagnoses, with an 84.09% concordance rate between clinical assessment and pathological diagnosis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This case series reveals a predominance of benign lesions among individuals in their early thirties. 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