Use of Polarized Light in the Diagnosis of “Fuzz” Granuloma in the Conjunctiva of a Child

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 micros...

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Published in:Case reports in ophthalmology 2021-01, Vol.12 (1), p.239-242
Main Authors: Dorion, Andrew R., Crabtree, Gordon, Dorion, R. Patrick
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case Report
Case reports
Eyes & eyesight
Fibers
fuzz ball granuloma
Granulomas
Laboratories
Medical diagnosis
Pathology
Pediatrics
polarized light microscopy
Strabismus
synthetic fiber granuloma
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1663-2699
1663-2699
DOI:10.1159/000510113