Ocular Cicatricial Pemphigoid.
- Author:
Seong Ki JEON
1
;
Hungwon TCHAH
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, University of Ulsan, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Ocular cicatricial pemphigoid;
chronic conjunctivitis;
Pemphigoid;
Immunosuppressive therapy
- MeSH:
Autoimmune Diseases;
Cicatrix;
Conjunctiva;
Conjunctivitis;
Entropion;
Pemphigoid, Benign Mucous Membrane*;
Pemphigoid, Bullous;
Trichiasis;
Vision, Low
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
1996;37(6):1080-1084
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Ocular cicatricial pemphigoid isa chronic, progressive disease characterized by cicatricial shrinkage of the conjunctiva, entropion, trichiasis, xerosis, and finally reduced vision from corneal opacification. It is a relatively rare, autoimmune disease. In the early stages, it can be easily overlooked as simple chronic conjunctivitis, so it can be untreated. We report a case of ocular cicatricial pemphigoid that resulted in significant morbidity. We were able to control the progression of cicatrization with aggressive immunosuppressive therapy.
