Year: 2020
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Purpose: We report a case of recurrent conjunctival granuloma showing complete resolution after bevacizumab injection.Case summary: A 45-year-old female presented with a mass near right upper punctum for one month.She underwent surgical resection and was diagnosed as the conjunctival granuloma.Thereafter, the granuloma recurred five times.At the last recurrence, bevacizumab was injected into the granuloma and surrounding tissue with surgical resection.There was no recurrence and no side effects for seven months after surgery.Conclusion: Subconjunctival bevacizumab injection therapy may be a useful treatment in patients with recurrent conjunctival granuloma.
Authors: Do Hee Jung, Soo Jung Lee
Institutions: Inje University, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Ophthalmology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W3097033249