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Ligneous Conjunctivitis: Delving Deeper into a Rare Condition
Posted: 08/05/2025 | By: Custom Content Team

Ligneous conjunctivitis is the most common manifestation of plasminogen deficiency type 1 (PLGD-1). PLGD-1 results in decreased levels of plasminogen, which, if left untreated, can lead to organ dysfunction and failure, including vision impairment and blindness. Take this quiz to test your knowledge of this rare disorder.

Question 1 of 5

Symptomatic plasminogen deficiency type 1 (PLGD-1) is characterized the formation of ligneous lesions on mucosal membranes throughout the body, including the eyes. The plasminogen deficiency of PLGD-1 leads to:

Choose 1

A
Accumulation of serofibrinous material that forms fibrin-rich pseudomembranes
B
Degradation of serofibrinous material, which leads to the formation of fibrin-rich pseudomembranes
C
Fibrin clot dissolution
D
None of the above

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