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KMID : 0360220100510081139
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Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
2010 Volume.51 No. 8 p.1139 ~ p.1141
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An Eyelash-induced Lacrimal Gland Stone
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Kwon Yong-Dae
Lim Ji-Won
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Abstract
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Purpose: To report a case of lacrimal gland stone initiated by an eyelash.
Case summary: A 31-year-old woman presented with foreign body sensation, pain, and conjunctival injection in the lateral palpebral conjunctiva of her right eye over 6 months in duration. The physical examination revealed a small, firm nodule at the lateral canthal area. The excisional biopsy was performed, and the mass was a concretion that contained an eyelash in the center. During one-year follow-up, the patient showed no signs of recurrence or complication after excision.
Conclusions: Although rare in occurence, eyelashes may be the initial nidus for lacrimal gland stone formation. J Korean Ophthalmol Soc 2010;51(8):1139-1141
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KEYWORD
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Eyelash, Lacrimal gland stone
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