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Jelly petrolatum conjunctival granuloma: a case report

Relato de um caso de granuloma conjuntival induzido por vaselina

SUMMARY

The authors report a case of a conjunctival granuloma occurring as a complication of a paranasal sinus procedure. Bilateral fractures of the ethimoid bones allowed the subconjunctival infiltration of the jelly petrolatum commonly used at the end of these procedures.

Key-words:
Conjunctival granuloma: Jelly petrolatum

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