Use of Polarized Light in the Diagnosis of "Fuzz" Granuloma in the Conjunctiva of a Child.

Authors

Andrew R. Dorion, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Gordon Crabtree, Geisinger Medical Center
R. Patrick Dorion, Geisinger Medical Center

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-2021

Comments

This article is the authors’ final published version in Case Reports in Ophthalmology, Volume 12, Issue 1, January 2021, Pages 239-242.

The published version is available at https://doi.org/10.1159/000510113. Copyright © Dorion et al.

Abstract

Synthetic fiber granulomas, also known as "Teddy Bear" granulomas or "Fuzz Ball granulomas," are usually seen in childhood. We present a case of a 5-year-old child with a "Fuzz Ball" granuloma of the conjunctiva. The resected specimen was processed routinely. The use of polarized light during microscopic examination of the resected tissue made the diagnosis evident due to the prominent birefringence of the synthetic foreign material fibers.

Recommended Citation

Dorion, Andrew R.; Crabtree, Gordon; and Dorion, R. Patrick, "Use of Polarized Light in the Diagnosis of "Fuzz" Granuloma in the Conjunctiva of a Child." (2021). Student Papers, Posters & Projects. Paper 66.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/student_papers/66

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Language

English