Pyogenic granuloma of the palpebral conjunctiva associated with contact lens wear.
We report a pyogenic granuloma of the upper palpebral conjunctiva in a soft contact lens user. Pathological examination revealed numerous foreign bodies embedded within the specimen. The contact lens may have contributed to development of the lesion.
Horton
J C
JC
Center for Sight, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC.
Mathers
W D
WD
Zimmerman
L E
LE
D000328:Adult; D003229:Conjunctival Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D003263:Contact Lenses, Hydrophilic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006099:Granuloma / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male