Implantation Cyst – A Rare Occurrence after Strabismus Surgery

A conjunctival epithelial cyst is a rare occurrence poststrabismus surgery, with incidence ranging from 0.25% to 0.4%. This can occur when the conjunctival wound is not closed meticulously. Conjunctival epithelial cells buried beneath the conjunctival surface multiply over time creating a retention...

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Main Authors: Mahathi Vankireddi, Divya Bhargavi Katta, Sowjanya Yerra
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Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-01-01
Series:Delhi Journal of Ophthalmology
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/DLJO.DLJO_103_23
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description A conjunctival epithelial cyst is a rare occurrence poststrabismus surgery, with incidence ranging from 0.25% to 0.4%. This can occur when the conjunctival wound is not closed meticulously. Conjunctival epithelial cells buried beneath the conjunctival surface multiply over time creating a retention cyst. Risk factors include recessions, fornix incisions, and simple apposition of the conjunctival wound without sutures. When left untreated these cysts can enlarge and result in complications such as limitation of ocular movements, proptosis, and compression of ocular structures. This rare occurrence is underreported, and no specific management protocols have been established. Hereby, we present a case of implantation cyst developed after squint surgery. Despite meticulous surgical procedure, a retention cyst developed within 1 month of surgery. Cyst excision in toto with cauterization of the base was performed to avoid any recurrences. This case describes a rare complication of strabismus surgery and its management.
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spelling doaj-art-2000deda41e64e9a8c8e8050896fd1cb2025-08-20T02:11:18ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsDelhi Journal of Ophthalmology0972-02002454-27842024-01-01341555710.4103/DLJO.DLJO_103_23Implantation Cyst – A Rare Occurrence after Strabismus SurgeryMahathi VankireddiDivya Bhargavi KattaSowjanya YerraA conjunctival epithelial cyst is a rare occurrence poststrabismus surgery, with incidence ranging from 0.25% to 0.4%. This can occur when the conjunctival wound is not closed meticulously. Conjunctival epithelial cells buried beneath the conjunctival surface multiply over time creating a retention cyst. Risk factors include recessions, fornix incisions, and simple apposition of the conjunctival wound without sutures. When left untreated these cysts can enlarge and result in complications such as limitation of ocular movements, proptosis, and compression of ocular structures. This rare occurrence is underreported, and no specific management protocols have been established. Hereby, we present a case of implantation cyst developed after squint surgery. Despite meticulous surgical procedure, a retention cyst developed within 1 month of surgery. Cyst excision in toto with cauterization of the base was performed to avoid any recurrences. This case describes a rare complication of strabismus surgery and its management.https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/DLJO.DLJO_103_23retention cystimplantation cystcauterizationstrabismus surgery
spellingShingle Mahathi Vankireddi
Divya Bhargavi Katta
Sowjanya Yerra
Implantation Cyst – A Rare Occurrence after Strabismus Surgery
Delhi Journal of Ophthalmology
retention cyst
implantation cyst
cauterization
strabismus surgery
title Implantation Cyst – A Rare Occurrence after Strabismus Surgery
title_full Implantation Cyst – A Rare Occurrence after Strabismus Surgery
title_fullStr Implantation Cyst – A Rare Occurrence after Strabismus Surgery
title_full_unstemmed Implantation Cyst – A Rare Occurrence after Strabismus Surgery
title_short Implantation Cyst – A Rare Occurrence after Strabismus Surgery
title_sort implantation cyst a rare occurrence after strabismus surgery
topic retention cyst
implantation cyst
cauterization
strabismus surgery
url https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/DLJO.DLJO_103_23
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