Successful treatment of ligneous conjunctivitis with topical cyclosporine and heparin

J AAPOS. 2009 Oct;13(5):519-20. doi: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2009.06.005.

Abstract

Ligneous conjunctivitis is a rare disease characterized by wood-like pseudomembranes developing on the ocular and extraocular mucosae. We present a case of ligneous conjunctivitis and cataracts in a 10-year-old boy with a positive family history of the disease and consanguinity. His condition was managed with topical cyclosporine, heparin, and steroids.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Topical
  • Cataract
  • Cataract Extraction
  • Child
  • Conjunctivitis / drug therapy*
  • Cyclosporine / administration & dosage*
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Fibrinolytic Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Heparin / administration & dosage*
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Male
  • Steroids / administration & dosage

Substances

  • Fibrinolytic Agents
  • Immunosuppressive Agents
  • Steroids
  • Cyclosporine
  • Heparin