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What is the definition of Ligneous Conjunctivitis?
Ligneous conjunctivitis is a rare disorder characterized by the buildup of a protein called fibrin which causes inflammation of the conjunctiva (conjunctivitis) and leads to thick, woody (ligneous), inflamed growths that are yellow, white, or red. Ligneous conjunctivitis most often occurs on the inside of the eyelids, but may also affect the sclera, cornea and pupil, leading to vision loss. A systemic form of the condition may occur, affecting the mucous membranes of the larynx, vocal chords, nose, trachea, bronchi, vagina, cervix, and gingiva. The cause of Ligneous conjunctivitis is unknown. Autosomal recessive inheritance has been suggested in some cases. Ligneous conjunctivitis is sometimes associated with a condition known as congenital plasminogen deficiency.
What are the alternative names for Ligneous Conjunctivitis?
  • Ligneous conjunctivitis
  • Conjunctivitis lignosa
Who are the top Ligneous Conjunctivitis Local Doctors?
Andrea Bartuli
Elite in Ligneous Conjunctivitis
Andrea Bartuli
Elite in Ligneous Conjunctivitis
Andrea Bartuli
Rome, IT 

Andrea Bartuli practices in Rome, Italy. Ms. Bartuli is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ligneous Conjunctivitis. Her top areas of expertise are Ligneous Conjunctivitis, Gorham's Disease, Skeletal-Extraskeletal Angiomatosis, and Adenylosuccinate Lyase Deficiency.

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Maria T. Sartori-Teresa
Elite in Ligneous Conjunctivitis
Maria T. Sartori-Teresa
Padova, IT 

Maria Sartori-Teresa practices in Padova, Italy. Ms. Sartori-Teresa is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ligneous Conjunctivitis. Her top areas of expertise are Ligneous Conjunctivitis, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

 
 
 
 
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Paola Valente
Elite in Ligneous Conjunctivitis
Paola Valente
Palidoro, IT 

Paola Valente practices in Palidoro, Italy. Ms. Valente is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ligneous Conjunctivitis. Her top areas of expertise are Ligneous Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis with Pseudomembrane, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal.

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What are the latest Ligneous Conjunctivitis Clinical Trials?
Management of Recurrent and Progressive Ligneous Conjunctivitis Due to Plasminogen Deficiency. An N of One Clinical Trial of Topical Administration of Allogenic Plasma to Affected Eye
Management of Recurrent and Progressive Ligneous Conjunctivitis Due to Plasminogen Deficiency. An N of One Clinical Trial of Topical Administration of Allogenic Plasma to Affected Eye
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: December 15, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: Congenital plasminogen deficiency causes impaired wound healing and growth of pseudomembranous lesions over multiple parts of the body. The most common lesions involve eyes and are known as Ligneous conjunctivitis. These can cause scarring of the sclera, vision loss and even blindness. These pseudomembranous lesions are recur after surgical excisions, administration of intra-ocular cyclosporine, a...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center