An unusual case of recurrent subconjunctival haemorrhage causing yellow-brown discolouration due to haemosiderin deposition

Orbit. 2009;28(2-3):179-80. doi: 10.1080/01676830802659145.

Abstract

The authors describe an unusual case of striking unilateral yellow-brown discolouration of the conjunctiva in a 33-year-old man. A biopsy from an elevated conjunctival area showed a brown pigmentation to be haemosiderin and haemogranulomatous inflammation most probably due to recurrent subconjunctival haemorrhage.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Conjunctival Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Eye Hemorrhage / diagnosis*
  • Eye Injuries / diagnosis*
  • Hemosiderin / metabolism*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Pigmentation Disorders / diagnosis
  • Recurrence
  • Risk Assessment

Substances

  • Hemosiderin