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Hypoplasminogenemia With Ligneous Periodontitis: A Failed Local Therapeutic Approach
Author(s) -
Kurtulus Idil,
Gokbuget Aslan,
Efeoglu Ahmet,
Cintan Serdar,
Tefs Katrin,
Schuster Volker,
Scully Crispian
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
journal of periodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.036
H-Index - 156
eISSN - 1943-3670
pISSN - 0022-3492
DOI - 10.1902/jop.2007.060422
Subject(s) - periodontitis , medicine , dentistry , intensive care medicine
Background: Hypoplasminogenemia is a rare condition that is associated with ligneous conjunctivitis, a form of chronic conjunctivitis characterized by firm, fibrin‐rich, pseudomembranous lesions on the tarsal conjunctivae and oral lesions. Pseudomembranes may develop on the gingivae, and there may be periodontal involvement. Methods: Several therapeutic approaches have been developed to treat such patients, but they have had limited effect. We used gingivectomies, topical heparin, and corticosteroids to treat periodontal lesions in an 18‐year‐old girl. Results: This approach had no benefit. Conclusion: The question remains about how best to manage patients with hypoplasminogenemia.