Cicatricial keratoconjunctivitis associated with lichen planus
Purpose: To describe a case of cicatricial keratoconjunctivitis associated with lichen planus.Methods: Case report.Results: To our knowledge, this is the sixth reported case of cicatricial keratoconjunctivitis associated with lichen planus. A 73-year-old woman had persistent cicatricial keratoconjun...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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German Medical Science GMS Publishing House
2015-10-01
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| Series: | GMS Ophthalmology Cases |
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| Online Access: | http://www.egms.de/static/en/journals/oc/2015-5/oc000030.shtml |
| Summary: | Purpose: To describe a case of cicatricial keratoconjunctivitis associated with lichen planus.Methods: Case report.Results: To our knowledge, this is the sixth reported case of cicatricial keratoconjunctivitis associated with lichen planus. A 73-year-old woman had persistent cicatricial keratoconjunctivitis. Histopathologic studies of the buccal mucosa biopsy specimen revealed lichen planus.Conclusion: Lichen planus is a possible cause of cicatricial keratoconjunctivitis. Topical cyclosporine may stabilize the ocular surface, and additional systemic immunosuppression may be needed in severe cases. A correct diagnosis through biopsy is essential to start aggressive anti-inflammatory treatment to avoid vision loss. |
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| ISSN: | 2193-1496 |