W M Wan Norliza1, I Siti Raihan, J Azlyn Azwa, M Ibrahim. 1. Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia. wannorliza@yahoo.com <wannorliza@yahoo.com>
Abstract
PURPOSE: To report a case of scleral melting noted 16 years after pterygium excision with postoperative adjuvant topical Mitomycin C (MMC). METHOD: Case report. RESULTS: A 61-year-old Malay gentleman underwent right nasal pterygium excision 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 with calcified plaque and granuloma. He was successfully treated conservatively without further progression of the scleral melting. CONCLUSION: Long-term complication of pterygium excision with adjuvant topical Mitomycin C may occur. The case shows that early detection and recognition of the complication can be sight saving.
PURPOSE: To report a case of scleral melting noted 16 years after pterygium excision with postoperative adjuvant topical Mitomycin C (MMC). METHOD: Case report. RESULTS: A 61-year-old Malay gentleman underwent right nasal pterygium excision 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 with calcified plaque and granuloma. He was successfully treated conservatively without further progression of the scleral melting. CONCLUSION: Long-term complication of pterygium excision with adjuvant topical Mitomycin C may occur. The case shows that early detection and recognition of the complication can be sight saving.
Authors: Majid Moshirfar; Michael V McCaughey; Carlton R Fenzl; Luis Santiago-Caban; Gregory D Kramer; Nick Mamalis Journal: Clin Ophthalmol Date: 2015-03-04