Ocular Graft Versus Host Disease Following Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Review of Current Knowledge and Recommendations

Ocular Graft Versus Host Disease Following Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Review of Current Knowledge and Recommendations

Graft versus host disease (GVHD) is a common complication of allogeneic stem cell transplantation (allo-SCT). Ocular GVHD develops in approximately 40-60% of patients following allo-SCT and its most common clinical manifestations include keratoconjunctivitis sicca and cicatricial conjunctivitis. Ocu...

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Main Authors: Nariman Nassiri, Medi Eslani, Nekoo Panahi, Shiva Mehravaran, Alireza Ziaei, Ali R Djalilian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Knowledge E 2013-01-01
Series:Journal of Ophthalmic & Vision Research
Subjects:
Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation; Bone Marrow Transplantation; Ocular Graft Versus Host Disease; Dry Eye; Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Online Access:http://www.jovr.org/article.asp?issn=2008-322X;year=2013;volume=8;issue=4;spage=351;epage=358;aulast=Nassiri

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