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Spontaneous resolution of pterygium by auto‐avulsion
Author(s) -
Cook N. J.,
Dapling R. B.
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
acta ophthalmologica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.534
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 1755-3768
pISSN - 1755-375X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1755-3768.1994.tb02751.x
Subject(s) - pterygium , avulsion , histopathology , cornea , pathogenesis , medicine , pathology , anatomy , ophthalmology
. The exact pathogenesis of pterygia is not yet clearly understood. Most recent studies implicate fibro‐blastic proliferation as the essential histopathology in the condition. A case is presented in which spontaneous avulsion of the head of a pterygium occurred, with rapid resolution of symptoms. Such an avulsion suggests the presence of strong forces being exerted on the cornea by the pterygium. Fibroblastic activity could be responsible for the development of such forces. This case supports existing evidence for the primary nature of fibroblastic proliferation in the development of pterygia.