Amyloidosis in the Bulbar Conjunctiva Following Transconjunctival Ptosis Surgery.

A 52-year-old woman presented with persistent eye irritation following her third transconjunctival ptosis surgery. Examination revealed a yellow-pink nodular lesion in the bulbar conjunctiva. Excision biopsy and histopathology showed granulation tissue. However, the tumor recurred 1 month postoperatively. Repeat biopsy and histopathology revealed amyloid deposits. Systemic work-up showed no other lesion. A retained suture found in the upper fornix was also removed. No tumor recurrence has since been noted over the 7-month follow-up period. This report aims to highlight a case of bulbar conjunctival amyloidosis that developed as a complication following multiple transconjunctival eyelid surgeries.

Citation

Patricia Ann L Lee, Aric Vaidya, Hirohiko Kakizaki, Yasuhiro Takahashi. Amyloidosis in the Bulbar Conjunctiva Following Transconjunctival Ptosis Surgery. The Journal of craniofacial surgery. 2020 Oct 06

PMID: 33027178

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