Giant papillary conjunctivitis associated with elevated corneal deposits.
A patient presented with central corneal scarring and neovascularization associated with elevated deposits that were shown to be keratin and calcium. Giant papillary conjunctivitis (GPC) was noted at a corresponding location in the palpebral conjunctiva. The lid reaction resolved after the elevated corneal deposits were debrided. A rigid gas-permeable contact lens was then fitted for visual rehabilitation. Either foreign bodies or elevated corneal deposits may cause GPC.
Dunn
J P
JP
Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA School of Medicine 90024.
Weissman
B A
BA
Mondino
B J
BJ
Arnold
A C
AC
D000328:Adult; D002118:Calcium / Q000378:metabolism; D003231:Conjunctivitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D003261:Contact Lenses; D003315:Cornea / Q000098:blood supply / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology*; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D015726:Giant Cells; D006801:Humans; D007633:Keratins / Q000378:metabolism; D008297:Male; D009389:Neovascularization, Pathologic / Q000473:pathology; D014792:Visual Acuity
D007633:Keratins; D002118:Calcium