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Bilateral nodular sclerokeratitis secondary to syphilis - A case report
- Source :
- Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, Vol 68, Iss 9, Pp 1990-1993 (2020)
- Publication Year :
- 2020
- Publisher :
- Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2020.
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Abstract
- A 30-year-old female patient presented with bilateral anterior nodular sclerokeratitis and multiple erythematous skin lesions involving the face, trunk, arms, and legs. The patient had a history of temporary relief with steroids, however the lesions recurred. A dermatology consultation was sought and the patient was diagnosed to have syphilis, consequent to which she was started on benzathine penicillin and showed a dramatic improvement in both skin and ocular lesions. A high index of suspicion for syphilis should be kept in mind for patients presenting with nodular scleritis to initiate timely and appropriate management with penicillin.
- Subjects :
- nodular scleritis
sclerokeratitis
syphilis
Ophthalmology
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03014738 and 19983689
- Volume :
- 68
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.2c2055c666c44313a8c7a59755e9d451
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4103/ijo.IJO_2051_19