Ligneous conjunctivitis (McKusick 217090) is a rare form of chronic conjunctivitis
characterized by the development of firm fibrin-rich, woody-like pseudomembraneous …

Plasminogen deficiency has emerged as a well‐recognized disorder in which reduced
levels of plasminogen lead to the development of pseudo membranes on mucosal surfaces …

Severe type I plasminogen (PLG) deficiency has been causally linked to a rare chronic
inflammatory disease of the mucous membranes that may be life threatening. Here we report …

The hemostatic and inflammatory systems work hand in hand to maintain homeostasis at
mucosal barrier sites. Among the factors of the hemostatic system, fibrin is well recognized …

Systemic diseases may manifest in the oral cavity. This chapter reviews the oral mucosal
pathology in blood diseases, gastrohepatic diseases, kidney diseases, immunologic and …

Plasminogen plays an important role in fibrinolysis as well as wound healing, cell migration,
tissue modeling and angiogenesis. Congenital plasminogen deficiency is a rare autosomal …

Systemic conditions presenting in the orofacial region may be the initial sign of an acute or
chronic systemic condition that was not previously diagnosed. Pathologic processes in the …

Periodontitis involves bacterial infection, inflammation of the periodontium, degradation of
gum tissue, and alveolar bone resorption, which eventually leads to loss of teeth. To study …

Congenital plasminogen (Plg) deficiency leads to the development of ligneous membranes
on mucosal surfaces. Here, we report our experience with local and intravenous fresh frozen …

Background: Destructive membranous periodontal disease, or ligneous gingivitis, is a rare
condition involving nodular gingival enlargement with ulceration and periodontal tissue …