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Exuberant pigmented conjunctivitis epidemiology, immunology, histopathology, and treatment with mitomycin-C

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We describe a unique form of ocular disease called “exuberant pigmented conjunctivitis” and demonstrate the allergic response to environmental particles combined with high altitude, dust, concentrated ultraviolet rays, and extreme dryness. A nonsteroid treatment with mitomycin-C was studied to avoid known topical steroid side effects.

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  1. National Institute of Ophthalmology in La Paz, Cemesur Street 21 de Calacoto, White Side Mercantil Corner, Ballivián Av. #1426, La Paz, Bolivia

    Vania García de Barragan MD, Gonzalo Murillo MD, Pedro de Alarcón MD, Ximena Arze MD & Martin Sangueza MD

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The authors have stated that they does not have a significant financial interest or other relationship with any product manufacturer or provider of services discussed in this article. The authors also do not discuss the use of off-label products, which include unlabeled, unapproved, or investigative products or devices.

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de Barragan, V.G., Murillo, G., de Alarcón, P. et al. Exuberant pigmented conjunctivitis epidemiology, immunology, histopathology, and treatment with mitomycin-C. Ann Ophthalmol 37, 99–104 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1385/AO:37:2:099

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