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Industry Lunch & Learn: Sponsored by Kedrion

Friday, October 2 | 12:00-1:00pm | ACC - Room 253B
Title: Plasminogen Deficiency: Ophthalmic Manifestations of a Systemic Disorder

Speaker: Rami Aboumourad, OD, FAAO

Description: This program is designed to provide education on recognition, testing, and treatment of plasminogen deficiency type 1 (PLGD-1). PLGD-1 is a rare condition that results in fibrin-rich ligneous lesions presenting in mucous membranes throughout the body. The most commonly observed manifestation is found in eyes and may present as recurrent conjunctivitis. This presentation will discuss the systemic nature of this disease and its diverse manifestations, how to test and diagnose, and the first and only approved treatment that replaces plasminogen in the body.
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Industry Lunch & Learn: Sponsored by Kedrion