Atypical Corneal Infiltrates and Posterior Scleritis in a Case of Rheumatoid Arthritis
JK Science, 2023 Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disorder which can present with ocular complications like peripheral corneal ulcer, dry eye or scleritis.
Richa Dhiman, Nancy Sharma
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Clinical Findings, Pathogenesis, and Treatment in Non-Infectious Peripheral Ulcerative Keratitis
Beyoglu Eye Journal, 2018 Peripheral ulcerative keratitis (PUK) is a group of diseases that manifest with ulceration and/or thinning in the peripheral cornea. Although this group of diseases can occur as a result of infection, most cases are of immunological origin and are ...
Banu Acikalin +4 more
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A Vision- and Life-threatening Case of Peripheral Ulcerative Keratitis [PDF]
, 2020 Background: Peripheral ulcerative keratitis (PUK) is a rare but severe ocular manifestation most commonly associated with rheumatoid arthritis amongst other autoimmune diseases. Quick diagnosis and co-management with corneal specialist and rheumatologist
Gosnell, Chad E, OD +3 more
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Stabilization of Bilateral Progressive Rheumatoid Corneal Melt with Infliximab [PDF]
, 2012 Purpose. To report the use of infliximab in the rapid stabilization of a case of progressive, bilateral rheumatoid peripheral ulcerative keratitis (PUK) that failed to respond to conventional immunosuppressive therapy. Methods.
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Peripheral Ulcerative Keratitis Associated with Autoimmune Disease: Pathogenesis and Treatment
Journal of Ophthalmology, 2017 Peripheral ulcerative keratitis (PUK) is type of crescent-shaped inflammatory damage that occurs in the limbal region of the cornea. PUK is always combined with an epithelial defect and the destruction of the peripheral corneal stroma.
Yan Cao +4 more
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Necrotizing Keratitis after Laser Refractive Surgery in Patients with Inactive Inflammatory Bowel Disease [PDF]
, 2012 Two cases of necrotizing keratitis following laser refractive corneal surgery, with stable and controlled Crohn's disease are described. A 40-year-old woman developed bilateral stromal inflammation and inferior thinning in the right eye along the flap ...
Aman-Ullah, Muhammad +3 more
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Peripheral ulcerative keratitis: Challenges in immunosuppressing an immunocompromised patient
African Vision and Eye HealthIntroduction: Peripheral ulcerative keratitis (PUK) is an inflammatory condition affecting the peripheral cornea. Although rare, it causes significant morbidity in affected individuals.
Jacobus F. Heukelman, Craig D. Anderson
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Case records of the Massachusetts General Hospital. Case 1-2014. A 32-year-old man with loss of vision and a rash [PDF]
, 2014 Blanchard, Melvin S +2 more
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Presumed Autoimmune Keratitis in Both Eyes Without Systemic Manifestations: A 40-Year Course of a Patient With Corneal Infiltrates and Melt [PDF]
Peripheral corneal infiltration, corneal ulcer, and melt are recognized complications linked to systemic immunological diseases, such as antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis.
Matsuo, Toshihiko, Tanaka, Takehiro
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Peripheral Ulcerative Keratitis as a Manifestation of Drug-Induced Cicatrizing Conjunctivitis. [PDF]
Cureus, 2023 Soni A, Shah K, Shah M, Vazirani J.
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