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Case Reports
. 1999 Sep;128(3):361-2.
doi: 10.1016/s0002-9394(99)00132-4.

Conjunctival deposits as an initial manifestation of sarcoidosis

S Dithmar  1 , G O Waring 3rd, T A Goldblum, H E Grossniklaus
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Case Reports

Conjunctival deposits as an initial manifestation of sarcoidosis

S Dithmar et al. Am J Ophthalmol. 1999 Sep.

Abstract

Purpose: To report conjunctival deposits as an initial manifestation of sarcoidosis.

Methods: Case reports.

Results: 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.

Conclusions: Conjunctival deposits may represent the initial clinical manifestation of sarcoidosis.

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