Abstract
Background
To describe a case of reactive lymphoid hyperplasia following laser assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK).
Methods
This observational case report describes a 31-year-old man who underwent LASIK and presented 1 month later with a fleshy, conjunctival (plical) tumour in the left eye. An excisional biopsy of the tumour was performed.
Results
Histopathology of the excised tumour revealed reactive lymphoid hyperplasia involving the left conjunctiva.
Discussion
Conjunctival lymphomas can masquerade as chronic conjunctivitis and can be preceded by reactive lymphoid hyperplasia. It is important to identify and differentiate these tumours. This report describes the unusual occurrence of a lymphoid conjunctival tumour after LASIK eye surgery.
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We thank Drs. Steven A. McCormick and Madhavi Kurli for their help with histopathologic analysis, data acquisition, drafting and revision of the manuscript. This research was supported by The EyeCare Foundation, Inc. and Research to Prevent Blindness, New York, USA.
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Reddy, S., Finger, P.T., Chynn, E.W. et al. Reactive lymphoid hyperplasia one month after LASIK surgery. Graefe's Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmo 244, 529–531 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00417-005-0132-2
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