title: Ocular cicatricial pemphigoid.
abstract: Ocular cicatricial pemphigoid is a chronic progressive immunological disease, although acute inflammatory episodes may occur. Typically, it leads to fornix foreshortening, symblepharon and dry eye problems. In the end stage, the cornea is severely affected, resulting in serious vision loss. We report on the diagnosis and management of a patient with ocular cicatricial pemphigoid and comment on the differential diagnosis, complications and treatment options.
authors.affiliation: Brisbane North Eye Centre, 708 Gympie Road, Chermside QLD 4032, Australia.
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Sanfilippo
authors.forename: Graham
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D003231:Conjunctivitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008727:Methotrexate / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008875:Middle Aged; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D010390:Pemphigoid, Benign Mucous Membrane / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D005938:Glucocorticoids; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D011239:Prednisolone; D008727:Methotrexate