Prevention of ligneous conjunctivitis by topical and subconjunctival fresh frozen plasma - 25/08/11
Abstract |
Purpose |
To present a case of ligneous conjunctivitis where the recurrence of membranous conjunctivitis was prevented by subconjunctival and topical instillation of fresh frozen plasma.
Design |
Interventional case report.
Methods |
A case of ligneous conjunctivitis with multiple recurrences since the age of 3 years developed recurrent membranous conjunctivitis after transconjunctival levator recession. Blood plasminogen activity was determined. The membrane was excised, and the membrane reappeared 4 days later. The patient was treated with excision of the membrane and subconjunctival injection of fresh frozen plasma and topical fresh frozen plasma. Plasminogen activity of the fresh frozen plasma was normal.
Results |
Plasminogen blood functional activity was 52% (normal is 80%–120%). The patient had complete remission with no recurrences of membranous conjunctivitis after topical and subconjunctival fresh frozen plasma.
Conclusions |
Prophylactic use of topical and subconjunctival fresh frozen plasma may help in the prevention of membranes in susceptible patients with plasminogen deficiency.
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Vol 138 - N° 2
P. 299-300 - août 2004 Retour au numéro
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