Ligneous Conjunctivitis – A Case Report

Dr. Musharrat Alam Tarin, Dr Tasmin Akter, Dr. Afrina Khanam and Dr. Md. Nasimul Gani Chowdhury
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Dr. Musharrat Alam Tarin: Assistant Surgeon, Chittagong Eye Infirmary & Training Complex, Chattogram, Bangladesh
Dr Tasmin Akter: Assistant Surgeon, Chittagong Eye Infirmary & Training Complex, Chattogram, Bangladesh
Dr. Afrina Khanam: Resident, Institute of Community Ophthalmology, Chittagong Eye Infirmary & Training Complex campus, Chattogram, Bangladesh
Dr. Md. Nasimul Gani Chowdhury: Chief Consultant, Chittagong Eye Infirmary & Training Complex, Chattogram, Bangladesh

International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, 2024, vol. 11, issue 11, 290-294

Abstract: Purpose: To describe a case of ligneous conjunctivitis, an uncommon type of recurrent, chronic conjunctivitis that mostly affects the tarsal conjunctiva but can also affect other mucous membranes of the body. It is characterized by a firm, fibrin-rich, woody-like pseudo-membrane formation. Case report: We here describe a case of ligneous conjunctivitis in a three and half years old boy presented with bilateral conjunctival masses for more than two years associated with discomfort, discharge, thick upper eyelids without swelling. Conclusion: Ligneous conjunctivitis is a rare form of pseudo-membranous or membranous conjunctivitis, with formation of indurated plaques. Despite repeated abscissions, these lesions recur rapidly. Corneal involvement can turn into vision threatening condition.

Date: 2024
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