Abstract
Scleromalacia is a rare but serious complication following excision of an atypical pterygium and postoperative radiation which needs immediate action and treatment. In this case report we describe a successful method for treating this condition with amniotic membrane transplantation. Despite severe blepharoconjunctivitis the patient is now free of recurrence of pterygium for 3 years supporting the use of amnion membranes for covering scleromalacia in inflammatory conditions.
MeSH terms
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Aged, 80 and over
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Biological Dressings*
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Conjunctiva / radiation effects*
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Conjunctival Diseases / diagnosis*
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Conjunctival Diseases / surgery
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Humans
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Male
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Postoperative Complications / diagnosis*
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Postoperative Complications / surgery
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Pterygium / radiotherapy*
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Pterygium / surgery*
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Radiation Injuries / diagnosis*
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Radiation Injuries / surgery
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Radiotherapy, Adjuvant
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Reoperation
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Sclera / radiation effects*
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Scleral Diseases / diagnosis*
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Scleral Diseases / surgery
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Strontium Radioisotopes / adverse effects
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Strontium Radioisotopes / therapeutic use
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Ulcer / diagnosis*
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Ulcer / surgery