Posterior scleritis and acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy: A case of painful chorioretinitis and review of the current literature
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2021.101159
Abstract: Purpose To describe a patient who developed concurrent acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy (APMPPE) and posterior scleritis. Observations We describe a middle-aged woman that developed eye pain and photopsia. She was found to have… read more here.
Keywords: placoid pigment; posterior multifocal; case; posterior scleritis ... See more keywords
Bilateral Posterior Scleritis Associated with Giant Cell Arteritis: A Case Report
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DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2017.1343854
Abstract: ABSTRACT Aim: To report a case of bilateral posterior scleritis associated with giant cell arteritis Case Report: A 62-year-old female patient presented with bilateral progressive vision loss was diagnosed with bilateral posterior scleritis. According to… read more here.
Keywords: posterior scleritis; giant cell; cell arteritis;
Posterior Scleritis with Choroidal Effusion Secondary to Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
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DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2017.1351572
Abstract: ABSTRACT Purpose: To describe a case of posterior scleritis with serous choroidal detachment that occurred as an acute complication of herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO). Methods: Retrospective case report. Results: A 75-year-old female presented with 3… read more here.
Keywords: scleritis choroidal; scleritis; herpes zoster; zoster ophthalmicus ... See more keywords
Posterior scleritis with choroidal detachments and periaortitis associated with IgG4-related disease: A case report
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000029611
Abstract: Background: IgG4-related diseases (IgG4-RDs) are known to disrupt the functioning of multiple organs and are usually associated with mass lesions. Periaortitis, an inflammation of the adventitia and tissues surrounding the aorta, is an example of… read more here.
Keywords: scleritis; posterior scleritis; disease; therapy ... See more keywords
Posterior Scleritis in a Patient with Psoriasis Masquerading as Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma
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DOI: 10.1159/000526714
Abstract: Posterior scleritis is a relatively uncommon form of scleral inflammation of the posterior segment of the eye. Clinical manifestations include ocular pain, headache, pain with ocular movements, and loss of vision. A rare presentation of… read more here.
Keywords: scleritis; posterior scleritis; acute angle; angle closure ... See more keywords
Psoriasis-associated progressive necrotizing posterior scleritis: A 6-year follow-up
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DOI: 10.1177/1120672118823121
Abstract: Purpose: Posterior scleritis is the least frequent form of scleritis accounting for around 2%–8% of all scleritis cases. We aim to present the 6-year clinical course of a 62-year-old female patient with bilateral progressive necrotizing… read more here.
Keywords: scleritis; year; necrotizing posterior; posterior scleritis ... See more keywords
Intravitreal dexamethasone implant — a new treatment for idiopathic posterior scleritis: A case report
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DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i2.422
Abstract: BACKGROUND Posterior scleritis is one of the most easily missed and misdiagnosed diseases in ophthalmology. In this case we treated a patient with intravitreal dexamethasone implant that has not been extensively studied before. CASE SUMMARY… read more here.
Keywords: dexamethasone implant; intravitreal dexamethasone; case; posterior scleritis ... See more keywords
Atypical posterior scleritis mimicking choroidal melanoma
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DOI: 10.15537/smj.2018.5.22130
Abstract: We report a case of atypical posterior scleritis mimicking amelanotic choroidal melanoma. A 30-year-old healthy Filipino man, with a history of painless subacute loss of vision in his left eye over 5 months, was referred… read more here.
Keywords: atypical posterior; posterior scleritis; choroidal melanoma;
Diffuse anterior and posterior scleritis with multiple iris granular deposits following pterygium excision
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DOI: 10.22336/rjo.2021.79
Abstract: Surgically induced necrotizing scleritis has been reported after several types of ophthalmic surgeries; however, not many cases are reported following pterygium surgery (PS). A 79-year-old woman underwent primary pterygium excision and conjunctival autograft transportation with… read more here.
Keywords: scleritis; pterygium excision; following pterygium; diffuse anterior ... See more keywords