Posterior scleritis associated with systemic tuberculosis.
Indian J Ophthalmol
;
2003 Dec; 51(4): 347-9
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-72359
ABSTRACT
Infective isolated posterior scleritis is rare. We report a case of isolated posterior scleritis associated with histopathologically documented systemic tuberculosis, a hitherto unreported association. The patient responded well to a combination of oral corticosteroids with antituberculosis therapy.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Tuberculosis, Pulmonary
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Female
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Humans
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Prednisolone
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Tuberculin Test
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Scleritis
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Tuberculosis, Ocular
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Drug Therapy, Combination
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Glucocorticoids
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Middle Aged
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Ophthalmol
Year:
2003
Type:
Article
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