Conjunctival Microvascular Abnormalities in Two Cases with Behcet's Disease
OCULAR IMMUNOLOGY AND INFLAMMATION, vol.17, no.5, pp.345-347, 2009 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- 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.