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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.

Authors :
Srirampur, Arjun
Ramappa, Muralidhar
Chaurasia, Sunita
Vemuganti, Geeta
Source :
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology; Jan2019, Vol. 67 Issue 1, p143-145, 3p
Publication Year :
2019

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