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Pyogenic Granuloma of the Cornea Simulating Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Pyogenic Granuloma of the Cornea Simulating Squamous Cell Carcinoma Abstract • A case of pyogenic granuloma involving the cornea simulated recurrent squamous cell carcinoma clinically and was misdiagnosed as invasive squamous cell carcinoma on biopsy. Ophthalmologists and pathologists should be aware of the capability of the corneal or conjunctival tissues to mount a granulation tissue response to injury. References 1. Ferry AP, Zimmerman LE: Granuloma pyogenicum of limbus . Arch Ophthalmol 74:229-230, 1965.Crossref 2. Boockvar W, Wessely Z, Ballen P: Recurrent granuloma pyogenicum of limbus . Arch Ophthalmol 91:42-44, 1974.Crossref 3. Patten JT, Hyndiuk RA: Granuloma pyogenicum of the conjunctiva . Ann Ophthalmol 7:1588-1590, 1975. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Archives of Ophthalmology American Medical Association

Pyogenic Granuloma of the Cornea Simulating Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Minckler, Don
Archives of Ophthalmology , Volume 97 (3) – Mar 1, 1979
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American Medical Association
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Copyright © 1979 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved.
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0003-9950
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1538-3687
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10.1001/archopht.1979.01020010260015
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Abstract

Abstract • A case of pyogenic granuloma involving the cornea simulated recurrent squamous cell carcinoma clinically and was misdiagnosed as invasive squamous cell carcinoma on biopsy. Ophthalmologists and pathologists should be aware of the capability of the corneal or conjunctival tissues to mount a granulation tissue response to injury. References 1. Ferry AP, Zimmerman LE: Granuloma pyogenicum of limbus . Arch Ophthalmol 74:229-230, 1965.Crossref 2. Boockvar W, Wessely Z, Ballen P: Recurrent granuloma pyogenicum of limbus . Arch Ophthalmol 91:42-44, 1974.Crossref 3. Patten JT, Hyndiuk RA: Granuloma pyogenicum of the conjunctiva . Ann Ophthalmol 7:1588-1590, 1975.

Journal

Archives of Ophthalmology – American Medical Association

Published: Mar 1, 1979

References

  • Granuloma pyogenicum of limbus
    Ferry AP, Zimmerman LE
  • Recurrent granuloma pyogenicum of limbus
    Boockvar W, Wessely Z, Ballen P
  • Granuloma pyogenicum of the conjunctiva
    Patten JT, Hyndiuk RA