Pyogenic granuloma associated with chronic Actinomyces canaliculitis.
A case of chronic Actinomyces canaliculitis with associated pyogenic granuloma formation and bloody tears is described. Although Actinomyces is a well-known cause of canaliculitis, the authors are not aware that it has been reported in association with pyogenic granulomas.
Singh
Christopher N
CN
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Washington, Seattle, 98195, USA.
Thakker
Manoj
M
Sires
Bryan S
BS
D000190:Actinomyces / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D000196:Actinomycosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000601:surgery; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003607:Dacryocystitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000601:surgery; D015818:Eye Infections, Bacterial / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000601:surgery; D017789:Granuloma, Pyogenic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male