Progeria Presenting with Pyogenic Granuloma in Conjunctiva: A Case Report

Authors

  • Sanket Parajuli Department of Ophthalmology, Reiyukai Eiko Masunaga Eye Hospital, Banepa, Kavrepalanchowk, Nepal
  • Sadhana Sharma Department of Vitreo-retina, B.P. Koirala Lions Center for Ophthalmic Studies, Institute of Medicine, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Tina Shrestha Department of Ophthalmology, Dhulikhel Hospital, Dhulikhel, Kavrepalanchowk, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.8218

Keywords:

case reports; genetic disorders; hutchinson-gilford progeria syndrome; pyogenic granuloma.

Abstract

Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome frequently exhibits stunted growth and premature ageing. Notable ocular characteristics can encompass a large number of ocular abnormalities. Here, we report a case of a 17-year-old female who presented with complaints of a red bump not resolving with medications in her right eye for 3 months. On excisional biopsy, the mass was found to be a pyogenic granuloma. The occurrence of pyogenic granuloma in a patient with progeria is extremely rare. This highlights the importance of considering atypical presentations and potential complications in patients with Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome. This information can assist healthcare professionals in the early recognition and appropriate management of ocular conditions in individuals with Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome.

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Published

2023-07-01

How to Cite

Parajuli, S. ., Sharma, S. ., & Shrestha, T. . (2023). Progeria Presenting with Pyogenic Granuloma in Conjunctiva: A Case Report. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 61(263), 608–610. https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.8218

Issue

Vol. 61 No. 263 (2023): JNMA: Published Monthly

Section

Case Reports

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