New Finding in Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis: Splendore-Hoeppli Phenomenon

作者：Soleimani Mohammad^*; Tabatabaei Seyed Ali; Mirshahi Reza; Nozarian Zohreh; Behrbouz Mahmoud Jabbarvand

来源：Cornea, 2016, 35(6): 892-893.

DOI：10.1097/ICO.0000000000000793

• vernal
• Splendore-Hoeppli
• keratoconjunctivitis
• VKC
• conjunctivitis
• conjunctival lesion
• bulbar conjunctivae
• nodule

Purpose:To report 2 cases of Splendore-Hoeppli phenomenon, a rare histopathologic observation, as a late clinical finding in vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC).Methods:We report the cases of 2 young women with subconjunctival nodules as a manifestation of SplendoreHoeppli phenomenon with a history of severe VKC.Results:After eliminating other conditions causing such a reaction, both patients were treated using frequent topical corticosteroid, plus topical cyclosporine 2% in one of patient. Complete resolution was observed in both patients.Conclusions:The Splendore-Hoeppli phenomenon could be a part of VKC manifestations.

• 出版日期2016-6