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  • Title: Cicatricial keratoconjunctivitis associated with lichen planus.
    Author: Huang S, Channa P.
    Journal: GMS Ophthalmol Cases; 2015; 5():Doc08. PubMed ID: 27625952.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: To describe a case of cicatricial keratoconjunctivitis associated with lichen planus. METHODS: Case report. RESULTS: To our knowledge, this is the sixth reported case of cicatricial keratoconjunctivitis associated with lichen planus. A 73-year-old woman had persistent cicatricial keratoconjunctivitis. Histopathologic studies of the buccal mucosa biopsy specimen revealed lichen planus. CONCLUSION: Lichen planus is a possible cause of cicatricial keratoconjunctivitis. Topical cyclosporine may stabilize the ocular surface, and additional systemic immunosuppression may be needed in severe cases. A correct diagnosis through biopsy is essential to start aggressive anti-inflammatory treatment to avoid vision loss.
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