Conjunctival squamous metaplasia on amniotic membrane in Stevens-Johnson syndrome: a case report
This is the first case of conjunctival squamous metaplasia on amniotic membrane associated with Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Our case indicates that, despite the anti-inflammatory properties of amniotic membrane, conjunctival squamous metaplasia may arise after amniotic membrane grafting due to intense inflammation in Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Clinicians should conduct regular monitoring before amniotic membrane dissolution to preclude the development of conjunctival squamous metaplasia on the membrane and potential invasion into the cornea.
Authors
- Chen-Lin Chi
- Peggy A. Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8042-5257)
- Yung-Kang Chen
- C.-Y. Lai
Institutions
- Chang Gung University (TW)
- Chiayi Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Ophthalmology
- Published
- 2024-11-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12886-024-03700-6
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Mast cells and histamine
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.48