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Giant papillary conjunctivitis associated with elevated corneal deposits.
- Source :
-
Cornea [Cornea] 1990 Oct; Vol. 9 (4), pp. 357-8. - Publication Year :
- 1990
-
Abstract
- A patient presented with central corneal scarring and neovascularization associated with elevated deposits that were shown to be keratin and calcium. Giant papillary conjunctivitis (GPC) was noted at a corresponding location in the palpebral conjunctiva. The lid reaction resolved after the elevated corneal deposits were debrided. A rigid gas-permeable contact lens was then fitted for visual rehabilitation. Either foreign bodies or elevated corneal deposits may cause GPC.
- Subjects :
- Adult
Calcium metabolism
Conjunctivitis pathology
Contact Lenses
Cornea blood supply
Cornea metabolism
Corneal Diseases metabolism
Corneal Diseases pathology
Corneal Diseases surgery
Giant Cells
Humans
Keratins metabolism
Male
Neovascularization, Pathologic pathology
Visual Acuity
Conjunctivitis complications
Cornea pathology
Corneal Diseases complications
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0277-3740
- Volume :
- 9
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Cornea
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 1706653