Pyogenic granuloma of the palpebral conjunctiva associated with contact lens wear

J. C. Horton; W. D. Mathers; L. E. Zimmerman

doi:10.1097/00003226-199010000-00018

Pyogenic granuloma of the palpebral conjunctiva associated with contact lens wear

J. C. Horton, W. D. Mathers, L. E. Zimmerman

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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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	359-361
Number of pages	3
Journal	Cornea
Volume	9
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/00003226-199010000-00018
State	Published - 1990
Externally published	Yes

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Pyogenic granuloma of the palpebral conjunctiva associated with contact lens wear

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