Biswas, JBhende, P SGopal, LParikh, SBadrinath, S S1999-09-202009-05-291999-09-202009-05-291999-09-20Biswas 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): 177-80http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/71323PURPOSE: 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.engAdolescentChildChronic DiseaseConjunctival Diseases --chemically inducedCysts --chemically inducedHumansInjectionsMaleMiddle AgedReoperationRetinal Detachment --surgeryRetrospective StudiesScleral BucklingSilicone Oils --administration & dosageVitrectomyCase Reports