BACKGROUND: Hypoplasminogenemia is a rare condition that is associated with ligneous conjunctivitis, a form of chronic conjunctivitis characterized by firm, fibrin-rich, pseudomembranous lesions on the tarsal conjunctivae and oral lesions. Pseudomembranes may develop on the gingivae, and there may be periodontal involvement. METHODS: Several therapeutic approaches have been developed to treat such patients, but they have had limited effect. We used gingivectomies, topical heparin, and corticosteroids to treat periodontal lesions in an 18-year-old girl. RESULTS: This approach had no benefit. CONCLUSION: The question remains about how best to manage patients with hypoplasminogenemia.
BACKGROUND:Hypoplasminogenemia is a rare condition that is associated with ligneous conjunctivitis, a form of chronic conjunctivitis characterized by firm, fibrin-rich, pseudomembranous lesions on the tarsal conjunctivae and oral lesions. Pseudomembranes may develop on the gingivae, and there may be periodontal involvement. METHODS: Several therapeutic approaches have been developed to treat such patients, but they have had limited effect. We used gingivectomies, topical heparin, and corticosteroids to treat periodontal lesions in an 18-year-old girl. RESULTS: This approach had no benefit. CONCLUSION: The question remains about how best to manage patients with hypoplasminogenemia.
Authors: Sarah H Neering; Sabine Adyani-Fard; Astrid Klocke; Stefan Rüttermann; Thomas F Flemmig; Thomas Beikler Journal: BMC Oral Health Date: 2015-05-14 Impact factor: 2.757