[Mitomicyn C eye drops as alternative treatment for pyogenic granuloma in anophthalmic socket].

PURPOSE: To evaluate the efficacy of mitomycin C eye drops 0.02% concentration (0.02% MMC) in pyogenic granuloma in anophthalmic socket.

METHODS

Six patients who presented pyogenic granuloma were treated with 0.02% MMC four times a day in fifteen-day cycles with intervals of fifteen days between each cycle. The patients were observed every week.

RESULTS

Among the six studied patients, one presented a complete resolution of the pyogenic granuloma after a ten-day treatment with 0.02% MMC that is, before the end of the first cycle. In two patients, the treatment was successful after two weeks using 0.02% MMC (one complete cycle). In other two patients, the resolution of the lesion occurred after five weeks that is, at the beginning of the second cycle. 0.02% MMC was not successful in only one patient whose lesion persisted after two cycles of the treatment. None of the patients presented complications after the use of 0.02% MMC.

CONCLUSION

The topical use of 0.02% MMC proved efficacy in the treatment of anophthalmic socket pyogenic granuloma. A small number of patients took part in this study, therefore another randomized and comparative research is necessary in order to compare the efficacy of 0.02% MMC with other drugs such as corticosteroids and antimetabolites.