Ligneous Conjunctivitis

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Ligneous conjunctivitis is one of the very rarely seen conjunctivitis and a clinical picture that is difficult to manage for both patient and physician. Ligneous conjunctivitis, often bilateral, is characterized by pseudomembran formation with ligneous-like appearance. It is seen as fibrin-rich and firm material covering the all area of the palpebral conjunctiva with overlying yellow mucoid discharge when lids are inverted. Lesions have a tendency of recurrence even if treated suitably. Association of ligneous conjunctivitis with systemic plasminogen deficiency has been shown. Lesions may also develop in the other mucosal structures of the body. Concurrent or accompanied systemic pathologies together with its presentation have been reported. New treatment modalities have been tried to apply for management of ligneous conjunctivitis in individual case reports in recent years. It is important to early and correct diagnosis of this type of conjunctivitis as well as suitable management. Update information about presentation, history, etiopatogenesis and management of ligneous conjunctivitis has been given in this review article.

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Ligneous , Conjunctivitis , Etiopathogenesis , Clinic Presentation , Management

Kocatepe Medical Journal

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Kocatepe Medical Journal