Title |
Successful treatment of ligneous conjunctivitis with topical fresh frozen plasma in an infant
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Published in |
Arquivos Brasileiros de Oftalmologia, January 2015
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DOI | 10.5935/0004-2749.20150083 |
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Authors |
Zuhal Özen Tunay, Özdemir Özdemir, Damla Acar, Ece gül, Serap Akbay |
Abstract |
A 6-month-old female infant presented to our clinic with bilateral eyelid swelling, yellowish-white membranes under both lids, and mucoid ocular discharge. Her aunt had similar ocular problems that were undiagnosed. The conjunctival membranes were excised and histopathological investigation of these membranes showed ligneous conjunctivitis. Further, laboratory examination revealed plasminogen deficiency. A good response was observed to topical fresh frozen plasma (FFP) treatment without systemic therapy, and the membranes did not recur during the treatment. Topical FFP treatment may facilitate rapid rehabilitation and prevent recurrence in patients with ligneous conjunctivitis. |
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