Conjunctival deposits as an initial manifestation of sarcoidosis.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
To report conjunctival deposits as an initial manifestation of sarcoidosis. Case reports. 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. Conjunctival deposits may represent the initial clinical manifestation of sarcoidosis.
Medical subject headings
- Conjunctiva
- Conjunctival Diseases
- Sarcoidosis