Inferior canaliculi punctal granuloma of the lacrimal system: a case report

Pyogenic granuloma of the eyes usually occurs after ocular surgery or inflammation related to the eyes, itself. This lesion is commonly related to procedures associated with chalazia, strabismus, or even enucleation. However, the incidence of pyogenic granuloma that arises directly from the lower ca...

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Main Authors: Nur Aqilah S, Farizal A, Othmaliza Othman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculty of Medicine, UKM Medical Centre 2016
Online Access:http://journalarticle.ukm.my/9833/1/8._Aqilah_et_al..pdf
http://journalarticle.ukm.my/9833/
http://jsurgacad.com/toc/6/1
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Institution: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Language: English
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Summary:Pyogenic granuloma of the eyes usually occurs after ocular surgery or inflammation related to the eyes, itself. This lesion is commonly related to procedures associated with chalazia, strabismus, or even enucleation. However, the incidence of pyogenic granuloma that arises directly from the lower canaliculi of the nasolacrimal system is rare and not being extensively reported. We report a case of an elderly lady who presented with pyogenic granuloma post EDCR with silicone stenting for left nasolacrimal duct obstruction. She presented with persistent left eye epiphora following procedure. The unusual site for pyogenic granuloma and it occurrence after EDCR raise the possibility that the condition is related to previous procedure and the material being used.