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  • Title: Conjunctival deposits as an initial manifestation of sarcoidosis.
    Author: Dithmar S, Waring GO, Goldblum TA, Grossniklaus HE.
    Journal: Am J Ophthalmol; 1999 Sep; 128(3):361-2. PubMed ID: 10511034.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: To report conjunctival deposits as an initial manifestation of sarcoidosis. METHODS: Case reports. RESULTS: Two patients with bilateral bulbar conjunctival white deposits underwent conjunctival biopsy. The biopsy specimens showed noncaseating granulomas with prominent Schaumann bodies. Serum angiotensin-converting enzyme levels were increased in both patients. The first patient had abnormal results of pulmonary function tests. Sarcoidosis was diagnosed in both patients. CONCLUSIONS: Conjunctival deposits may represent the initial clinical manifestation of sarcoidosis.
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