Subconjunctival cysts following silicone oil injection: a clinicopathological study of five cases.

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1999-09-20
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PURPOSE: To study the occurrence, risk factors and management of subconjunctival cysts formed following the use of intraocular silicone oil as a tamponade. METHODS: We analyzed 5 cases of single and multioculated subconjunctival oil cysts between 1986 and 1996. RESULTS: Cysts were observed 15 days to 4 months following silicone oil injection. Clinically they showed minimal inflammatory signs but histopathology of removed cysts showed emulsified silicone oil globules with chronic inflammatory cellular infiltration. CONCLUSION: Though silicone oil is considered to be nontoxic, it can cause chronic inflammation when spilled into the subconjunctival space.
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Biswas J, Bhende PS, Gopal L, Parikh S, Badrinath SS. Subconjunctival cysts following silicone oil injection: a clinicopathological study of five cases. Indian Journal of Ophthalmology. 1999 Sep; 47(3): 177-80
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https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/71323
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Indian Journal of Ophthalmology