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History
A 53-year-old white male presented with a chief complaint an “ugly growth” inside the superior portion of his left eyelid. He insisted that the growth be removed.
A 53-year-old white male presented with a chief complaint an “ugly growth” inside the superior portion of his left eyelid. He insisted that the growth be removed.
The patient explained that the growth began as a small bump, but steadily grew larger during the last two months. His medical doctor prescribed sulfacetamide cream and hot compresses, which did not appear to be working.
His systemic history was remarkable for hypertension, for which he was properly medicated (and compliant with the regimen). He reported no known allergies or contributory history.This 53-year-old patient presented with a chief complaint of an “ugly growth” inside the eyelid of his left eye. What is the likely cause of this growth? |
Diagnostic Data
His best-corrected visual acuity was 20/20 O.U. at distance and near. External examination revealed a non-tender, lobular, pedunculated, soft, nodular papule on his left eyelid. The anterior segment examination was normal, with no corneal epitheliopathy or anterior chamber finding.
His best-corrected visual acuity was 20/20 O.U. at distance and near. External examination revealed a non-tender, lobular, pedunculated, soft, nodular papule on his left eyelid. The anterior segment examination was normal, with no corneal epitheliopathy or anterior chamber finding.
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His intraocular pressure measured 14mm Hg O.U. The dilated fundus examination was normal.
Your Diagnosis
How would you approach this case? Does this patient require any additional tests? What is your diagnosis? How would you manage this patient? What’s the likely prognosis?
DiscussionHow would you approach this case? Does this patient require any additional tests? What is your diagnosis? How would you manage this patient? What’s the likely prognosis?
Additional patient history should include questions about chronic eyelid disease or previous eyelid surgeries. This patient was queried, but had no relevant events. Additional tests should include an examination of the preauricular, submandibular and sublingual lymph nodes; evaluation of the eyelids for lumps or bumps; and analysis of the cilia for collarettes, nits and blepharitis.
The diagnosis in this case is pyogenic granuloma. Pyogenic granulomas result from vasoproliferation of granulation tissue.1-3 Granulomas represent a form of aberrant wound healing from mucous membranes and skin where capillaries and tissues evolve in a cascade that is sequenced by cytokines and angiogenic factors. Typically, the observed growth rate is rapid, which can serve as a differentiation indicator from neoplastic lesions. Granulomatous lesions often develop following oculoplastic procedures, chalazion appearance and adnexal surgery.1,2
Treatment of pyogenic granuloma consists of topical steroid drops q.i.d. and topical lubricating ointments. Cryosurgery, electrodessication, chemical cauterization, excision and biopsy or laser surgical procedures are also potential options.1-3
We put our patient on topical prednisolone acetate drops q.i.d. and bacitracin ointment h.s. O.S. At the two-week follow-up, the lesion was 95% resolved. With cosmesis protected and function secure, no additional treatments or procedures were explored. The bacitracin was continued until finished and the prednisolone drops were tapered slowly over a two-week period, then discontinued. Follow-up to ensure stability was established at three-month intervals.
1. Ajamian PC. A lesion a year after surgery. Rev Optom 2002 Sept;139(9):103.
2. Jordan DR, Brownstein S, Lee-Wing M, Ashenhurst M. Pyogenic granuloma following oculoplastic procedures: an imbalance in angiogenesis regulation? Can J Ophthalmol. 2001 Aug;36(5):260-8.
3. González S, Vibhagool C, Falo LD Jr, et al. Treatment of pyogenic granulomas with the 585 nm pulsed dye laser. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1996 Sep;35(3 Pt 1):428-31.
Q. I have a 38-year-old male patient with a history of chalazion removed from his lower left lid about a year ago. He didnt have any problems until a few weeks ago, when he felt a bump on the lid and noticed the lesion seen in the accompanying photo. Whats the diagnosis?2. Jordan DR, Brownstein S, Lee-Wing M, Ashenhurst M. Pyogenic granuloma following oculoplastic procedures: an imbalance in angiogenesis regulation? Can J Ophthalmol. 2001 Aug;36(5):260-8.
3. González S, Vibhagool C, Falo LD Jr, et al. Treatment of pyogenic granulomas with the 585 nm pulsed dye laser. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1996 Sep;35(3 Pt 1):428-31.
A. Retained conjunctival foreign body, chalazion, conjunctival hemangioma, conjunctival papilloma and pyogenic granuloma are the possible causes for this patients condition. The likely diagnosis, based on this patients history, is pyogenic granuloma, says Edward Waslowski, O.D., of Omni Eye Specialists in Baltimore. Histology will help you determine the final diagnosis.
Pyogenic granulomas are common after oculoplastic procedures, especially following a chalazion or previous adnexal surgery.1,2 The site of the surgery, however, does not seem to affect the site of the inflammation.2 Though the pathogenesis is not entirely clear, this type of granuloma is caused by a vasoproliferative response and composed of granulation tissue. Any granuloma represents an aberrant wound healing response, and typically arises from mucous membranes or skin.3
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Left: An external view of the bump under this patients eyelid. Right: The lesion that was revealed upon pulling the lid down. |
A recent study at the University of Ottawa Eye Institute in Ottawa, Ontario, evaluated 16 cases of pyogenic granuloma that occurred after various oculoplastic procedures. The researchers discovered that capillaries are a predominant component of wound healing and pyogenic granulomas. The growth and development of new capillaries follows an orderly sequence of events that is highly regulated by a variety of angiogenic factors. They hypothesize that an imbalance in angiogenesis regulation is the common pathway for the development of a pyogenic granuloma.2
Q. Whats the best treatment plan for this patient? Should I refer him for surgery?
A. I would recommend excision for this patient, says Dr. Waslowski. A coservative first step, however, would be topical steroids qid or a steroid injection. This may minimize or totally eliminate the lesion in a small percentage of cases. If this does not help, the patient should be referred for an excisional biopsy.
Pyogenic granulomas in the past have been treated with cryosurgery, curettage, electrodesiccation, chemical cauterization and laser surgery. However, the therapeutic effects of all these options are limited.
Japanese researchers have found that a local injection of the sclerosing agent monoethanolamine oleate effectively treats pyogenic granuloma when a conservative approach is in order.4
A. I would recommend excision for this patient, says Dr. Waslowski. A coservative first step, however, would be topical steroids qid or a steroid injection. This may minimize or totally eliminate the lesion in a small percentage of cases. If this does not help, the patient should be referred for an excisional biopsy.
Pyogenic granulomas in the past have been treated with cryosurgery, curettage, electrodesiccation, chemical cauterization and laser surgery. However, the therapeutic effects of all these options are limited.
Japanese researchers have found that a local injection of the sclerosing agent monoethanolamine oleate effectively treats pyogenic granuloma when a conservative approach is in order.4
1. Jordan DR, Brownstein S, Lee-Wing M, Ashenhurst M. Pyogenic granuloma following oculoplastic procedures: an imbalance in angiogenesis regulation? Can J Ophthalmol 2001 Aug;36(5):260-8.
2. Papadopoulos M, Snibson GR, McKelvie PA. Pyogenic granuloma of the cornea. Aust N Z J Ophthalmol 1998 May;26(2):185-8.
3. Cameron JA, Mahmood MA. Pygenic granulomas of the cornea. Ophthalmology 1995 Nov;102(11):1681-7.
4. Matsumoto K, Nakanishi H, Seike T, et al. Treatment of pyogenic granuloma with a sclerosing agent. Dermatol Surg 2001 June;27(6):521-3.
2. Papadopoulos M, Snibson GR, McKelvie PA. Pyogenic granuloma of the cornea. Aust N Z J Ophthalmol 1998 May;26(2):185-8.
3. Cameron JA, Mahmood MA. Pygenic granulomas of the cornea. Ophthalmology 1995 Nov;102(11):1681-7.
4. Matsumoto K, Nakanishi H, Seike T, et al. Treatment of pyogenic granuloma with a sclerosing agent. Dermatol Surg 2001 June;27(6):521-3.