Publications by authors named "Kimberly Klippenstein"

A foreign body granulomatous reaction is a rare complication of the subcutaneous injection of fillers. We describe a 57-year-old female that presented with a six-month history of a non-painful, right lower eyelid mass. She had a dermal filler in the zygomatic region several months before the onset of her symptoms.

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Xanthelasmas are localized accumulations of lipids, mainly cholesterol, that can occur in the epidermis, dermis, and muscle of the eyelids. They are the most common cutaneous presentation of xanthoma and occur most commonly on the upper eyelid near the inner canthus. Despite their benign presence, xanthelasmas can be cosmetically concerning.

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Purpose: To determine whether evidence-based standards exist regarding the indications for orbital exenteration in patients with orbital mucormycosis.

Methods: A literature review was performed of 113 articles (1943 to 2004). Factors possibly related to patient survival were analyzed.

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Purpose: To report the potential for serious adverse reactions associated with permanent eyeliner tattoos.

Methods: An observational case series was conducted on 4 patients who presented with inflammatory eyelid reactions after receiving permanent eyeliner tattoo.

Results: Clinically, the tattoo-associated lesions were typically firm, raised masses underlying the areas of pigmentation.

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