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Dry Eye as a Major Complication Associated with Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease after Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

Ogawa, Yoko ; Kuwana, Masataka

Cornea, 2003-10, Vol.22 (7 Suppl 1), p.S19-S27 [Periódico revisado por pares]

United States: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc

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  • Título:
    Dry Eye as a Major Complication Associated with Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease after Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
  • Autor: Ogawa, Yoko ; Kuwana, Masataka
  • Assuntos: Chronic Disease ; Dry Eye Syndromes - epidemiology ; Dry Eye Syndromes - etiology ; Dry Eye Syndromes - therapy ; Graft vs Host Disease - complications ; Graft vs Host Disease - etiology ; Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation - adverse effects ; Humans ; Incidence
  • É parte de: Cornea, 2003-10, Vol.22 (7 Suppl 1), p.S19-S27
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  • Descrição: PURPOSETo review the condition of dry eye associated with chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). METHODSThe immunopathogenic processes and therapeutic options for lacrimal gland chronic GVHD are discussed. RESULTSDry eye is the most frequent ocular complication after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. The condition typically occurs around 6 months postoperation and is recognized as a complication of chronic GVHD. Lacrimal gland specimens from patients with dry eye show prominent fibrosis and an increase in CD34 stromal fibroblasts in the glandular interstitium in addition to infiltration of T cells into the periductal areas. In periductal areas, CD4 and CD8 T cells colocalize with stromal fibroblasts that express the full component of surface molecules necessary for antigen presentation. These findings strongly suggest that periductal fibroblasts are involved in fibrogenic and immune processes by interacting with T cells in the lacrimal gland of patients with chronic GVHD, resulting in rapidly progressive dry eye. Current therapies for dry eye related to chronic GVHD include tear supplements and nonspecific immunosuppressants. CONCLUSIONWe report a significant role for stromal fibroblasts in the pathogenic processes of dry eye related to chronic GVHD. Although several supportive therapies can reduce the symptoms, specific therapies that suppress fibrotic and immune processes in the lacrimal glands are necessary to control dry eye associated with chronic GVHD.
  • Editor: United States: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc
  • Idioma: Inglês
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