Clinical, histopathological, and genetic aspects in one case of ligneous conjunctivitis
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DOI: 10.1080/13816810.2018.1502791
Abstract: ABSTRACT Ligneous conjunctivitis is an uncommon and recurrent type of chronic conjunctivitis. A prevalent cause of this disease is a Plasminogen deficiency, resulting from recessive mutations in the human encoding plasminogen (PLG) gene. This deficiency… read more here.
Keywords: clinical histopathological; plg gene; conjunctivitis; case ... See more keywords
A Novel mRNA Modification Mutation in a Patient With Ligneous Conjunctivitis Coexisting With Heterozygous Familial Mediterranean Fever Mutation.
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DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000002702
Abstract: PURPOSE To describe a novel mRNA mutation associated with ligneous conjunctivitis (LC) in a patient with heterozygous familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) mutation. METHODS Case presentation of a patient with LC and heterozygous FMF mutation. The… read more here.
Keywords: patient; novel mrna; mediterranean fever; ligneous conjunctivitis ... See more keywords
Ligneous Conjunctivitis Secondary to Viral Conjunctivitis
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DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000003154
Abstract: Abstract Ligneous conjunctivitis is a rare cause of chronic conjunctivitis that may be triggered by ocular insults such as trauma or infections. We present an interesting case of ligneous conjunctivitis caused by a viral infection… read more here.
Keywords: secondary viral; ligneous conjunctivitis; conjunctivitis; viral conjunctivitis ... See more keywords
The first Moroccan case of severe type II congenital plasminogen deficiency with ligneous conjunctivitis.
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DOI: 10.1684/abc.2022.1707
Abstract: Ligneous conjunctivitis (LC) is a rare form of pseudomembranous chronic conjunctivitis caused by a deficiency in plasminogen activity. Due to its rarity, little is known about this disorder. We hereby report a case of ligneous… read more here.
Keywords: ligneous conjunctivitis; plasminogen; first moroccan; case ... See more keywords
Ligneous conjunctivitis in a Dandy–Walker syndrome: A rare case report
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DOI: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_772_18
Abstract: Ligneous conjunctivitis (LC) is a rare form of pseudomembranous conjunctivitis seen in children, perhaps due to plasminogen deficiency, which manifest as a chronic refractory pseudomembranous conjunctivitis. LC cases are incapable in maintaining their fibrinolytic activity… read more here.
Keywords: syndrome rare; dandy walker; walker syndrome; case report ... See more keywords