Resolution of recurrent conjunctival papilloma after topical and intralesional interferon alpha2b with partial excision in a child.
The human papilloma virus (HPV) is a double-stranded DNA virus that infects the epithelium of skin and mucosa. Simple treatment of conjunctival papilloma is associated with recurrences, and while most medical therapy has met with limited success, interferon alpha 2b (IFN alpha2b) may be effective. In this report, we describe a 7-year-old child with severe, recurrent conjunctival papilloma who had complete regression of the papilloma after topical and intralesional IFN alpha2b with partial excision of the lesion.
Aditya Jyot Eye Hospital, Opp SIWS College Gate, Wadala, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. drmihirkothari@jyotirmay.com
Mihir
M
Kothari
Kruti
K
Mody
Debapriya
D
Chatterjee
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002648:Child; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003230:Conjunctival Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015552:Injections, Intralesional; D000077190:Interferon alpha-2; D016898:Interferon-alpha / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000601:surgery; D010212:Papilloma / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000601:surgery; D011994:Recombinant Proteins
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D000077190:Interferon alpha-2; D016898:Interferon-alpha; D011994:Recombinant Proteins