Mario R P Dhooge1, Albert J S Idema. 1. Department of Ophthalmology, Elkerliek Hospital, Helmond, The Netherlands. x@dhoogemrp.demon.nl
Abstract
PURPOSE: To report on the formation of a corneal keloid in a patient with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva after excision of a pterygium-like lesion. METHODS: Clinical and pathophysiological observations and hypothesis concerning pathophysiological mechanisms. RESULTS: An 11-year-old boy with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva presented with progressive development of a growing white scar in the central part of the left cornea after excision of a pterygium-like lesion. DISCUSSION: To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case report of a corneal keloid formation in a patient with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva. Pathophysiological mechanisms are considered. Therapeutic options are discussed.
PURPOSE: To report on the formation of a corneal keloid in a patient with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva after excision of a pterygium-like lesion. METHODS: Clinical and pathophysiological observations and hypothesis concerning pathophysiological mechanisms. RESULTS: An 11-year-old boy with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva presented with progressive development of a growing white scar in the central part of the left cornea after excision of a pterygium-like lesion. DISCUSSION: To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case report of a corneal keloid formation in a patient with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva. Pathophysiological mechanisms are considered. Therapeutic options are discussed.
Authors: Jignesh G Parikh; Rahul N Khurana; Michael M Lai; Anthony Rodriguez; Narsing A Rao Journal: Br J Ophthalmol Date: 2007-09 Impact factor: 4.638