Conjunctival Microvascular Abnormalities in Two Cases with Behcet's Disease

Sahin O. G.

OCULAR IMMUNOLOGY AND INFLAMMATION, vol.17, no.5, pp.345-347, 2009 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 17 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Doi Number: 10.3109/09273940903151460
  • Journal Name: OCULAR IMMUNOLOGY AND INFLAMMATION
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.345-347
  • Middle East Technical University Affiliated: Yes

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.