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Conjunctival Microvascular Abnormalities in Two Cases with Behcet's Disease.

Authors :
Sahin, Ozlem Gurses
Source :
Ocular Immunology & Inflammation. Oct2009, Vol. 17 Issue 5, p345-347. 3p.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

Purpose: To report the conjunctival microvascular abnormalities as the only ocular manifestation of two patients with Behcet's disease. Method: Reporting two patients with Behcet's disease presenting conjunctival vascular lesions associated with subconjunctival hemorrhage. Results: The vascular lesions responded rapidly to treatment with topical steroids. Conclusions: Microvascular involvement in Behcet's disease might also occur at unusual sites such as bulbar conjunctiva [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09273948
Volume :
17
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Ocular Immunology & Inflammation
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
82329044
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3109/09273940903151460