title: Synthetic fibre granuloma of the conjunctiva.
abstract: Synthetic fibre granuloma of the conjunctiva, sometimes known as 'teddy bear granuloma', results from granulomatous foreign body reaction of the conjunctiva to synthetic fibres. It is often an incidental finding, most commonly found in children, is unilateral, and occurs in the lower eyelid. We present here, what we believe is the first reported case of synthetic fibre conjunctival granuloma in Hong Kong, together with a review of the condition. An awareness of this clinical entity allows early and accurate diagnosis and early treatment.
authors: Department of Ophthalmology, United Christian Hospital, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong; Department of Ophthalmology, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong.
authors: S T
authors: ST
authors: Mak
authors: Department of Pathology, United Christian Hospital, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong (now affiliated with the Department of Clinical Pathology, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, Chai Wan, Hong Kong).
authors: Y H
authors: YH
authors: Lui
authors: Department of Ophthalmology, United Christian Hospital, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong; Department of Ophthalmology, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong.
authors: Kenneth K W
authors: KK
authors: Li
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003228:Conjunctiva; D005260:Female; D015745:Granuloma, Foreign-Body / Q000473:pathology*; D006723:Hong Kong; D006801:Humans
keywords: Conjunctival diseases; Granuloma, giant cell