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Ligneous conjunctivitis in a Dandy-Walker syndrome: A rare case report.
Ligneous conjunctivitis in a Dandy-Walker syndrome: A rare case report.
- Source :
- Indian Journal of Ophthalmology; Jan2019, Vol. 67 Issue 1, p143-145, 3p
- Publication Year :
- 2019
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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 due to plasminogen deficiency; consequently, transudates of plasma assume as a thick, gelatinous, woody membranes over the mucosal surfaces. This is a short case report on a child with a LC, who presented with recurrent pseudomembranous conjunctivitis in conjunction with progressive congenital hydrocephalus due to aqueductal stenosis (Dandy-Walker syndrome). This rare association was clinically confirmed and prompt corrective surgical measures were instituted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03014738
- Volume :
- 67
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 133769004
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4103/ijo.IJO_772_18