Ligneous conjunctivitis: A challenging case to manage
Open Access
- 15 December 2022
- journal article
- Published by IP Innovative Publication Pvt Ltd in Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
- Vol. 8 (4), 580-582
- https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijceo.2022.118
Abstract
Ligneous Conjunctivitis is an autosomal recessive, chronic form of conjunctivitis characterized by formation of pseudo-membrane particularly over tarsal conjunctiva attributed to plasminogen deficiency. Various forms of medical and surgical treatment modalities have been reported. We are reporting a case of ligneous conjunctivitis in a nine month old baby managed successfully with both topical and intravenous fresh frozen plasma, topical heparin and cyclosporine.Keywords
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