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Self-retained, cryopreserved amniotic membrane for a scleral defect caused by mitomycin C: A case report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Purpose: To report a case of scleral melting noted within weeks after symblepharon release and pterygium excision with peri-operative adjuvant topical Mitomycin C (MMC) that was salvaged with in-office cryopreserved membrane. Observations: A 61-year-old Hispanic gentleman with history of pterygium excision many years prior underwent right nasal pterygium excision and symblepharon release using bare sclera technique followed by topical MMC 0.1 % for a week, 16 years ago. He was noted to have a right nasal scleral thinning. He was successfully treated conservatively with in-office cryopreserved amniotic membrane without further progression of the scleral melting or surgical intervention required. Conclusions and Importance: Short-term complication of pterygium excision with adjuvant topical MMC may occur. This case shows that early detection and recognition of the complication can be sight-saving with in-office cryopreserved amniotic membrane.

Source: American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2024.102199

Author: Brett Bielory

Institutions: Hackensack University Medical Center, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, Hackensack Meridian Health

Language: English

Topic: Corneal Surgery and Treatments

Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,340