Pterygium resection with conjunctival autograft in a young child with xeroderma pigmentosum.

PURPOSE: To describe the successful management of a pterygium with resection and conjunctival autograft (CAG) in a 3-year-old boy with xeroderma pigmentosum.

METHODS

A 3-year-old boy with xeroderma pigmentosum underwent primary resection and CAG for a rapidly growing pterygium.

RESULTS

At 12-month follow-up, the surgical site was well healed without recurrence and vision remained at 6/6.

CONCLUSION

Pterygium resection with CAG is a viable option in young children.