Eosinophilic Granuloma Syndrome with Conjunctival Involvement: A Case Report
Journal of Ophthalmic and Optometric Sciences,
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2020),
6 January 2020
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Page 36-39
https://doi.org/10.22037/joos.v4i1.36399
Abstract
Abstract
To report a rare case of eosinophilic granuloma with bilateral conjunctival involvement. A 27-yearold female patient was referred to our center due to granulomatous lesions in the upper conjunctiva of both eyes, which began about two years ago. Patient also had a history of lung disease (Asthma) from about 7 years ago. The patient was eventually diagnosed as a case of bilateral eosinophilic granuloma of eyes with pulmonary involvement. Treatment with systemic corticosteroid resulted in disappearance of the eye lesions after one month.Although eosinophilic granuloma of eye is a very rare condition it should be considered as a differential diagnosis for eye masses especially in patients with concurrent lung problems.
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