1990
DOI: 10.1001/archopht.1990.01070050103042
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Conjunctival Concretions

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“…One tenth of the specimens analysed had mononuclear inflammatory cell infil trates. 4 This study shows that conjunctival concretions are common in the casualty department sample studied. Only in a small minority (3%) were they sympto matic at presentation.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 68%
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“…One tenth of the specimens analysed had mononuclear inflammatory cell infil trates. 4 This study shows that conjunctival concretions are common in the casualty department sample studied. Only in a small minority (3%) were they sympto matic at presentation.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 68%
“…6 Their gelatinous, paste-like consistency has been put forward as a reason why many patients experience no symptoms. 4 Histological studies have failed to reveal the presence of calcium, 3 , 4 though the presence of calcium has been referred to in the past. 1 A hypothetical mechanism for the formation of concre tions has been described, in which cast-off epithelial cells protrude beyond the exit of a recess formed by hyperplastic conjunctival epithelium.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
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“…Microscopy shows that concretions are composed of degenerated epithelial cells and mucinous secretions, with strong staining for phospholipid and elastin and weak staining for polysaccharides and lipids [5]. The pathogenesis is considered to relate to normal aging or to be associated with eyelid inflammation, such as occurs in trachoma, various types of keratoconjunctivitis, or dry eye disease, including the Meibomian gland dysfunction.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The degenerated epithelial cells with their associated debris, and inspissated proteinaceous secretions such as keratin, are deposited in the subepithelial space or conjunctival recesses of Henle's glands [1]. Perhaps surprisingly, research has not confirmed the presence of either calcium or phosphate [5].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%