R Egan1, S Lessell. 1. Neuro-ophthalmology Unit, Casey Eye Institute, Portland, Oregon, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To report an association of posterior subcapsular cataract with Degos disease. METHOD: Case report of a 42-year-old man. RESULTS: A posterior subcapsular cataract developed in the patient's left eye at age 43 years, 1 year before his death. The diagnosis of Degos disease was confirmed pathologically by skin biopsy and at necropsy. CONCLUSION: Posterior subcapsular cataract may be associated with Degos disease in addition to previously reported findings, including visual field defects, third cranial nerve palsies, blepharoptosis, and optic atrophy.
PURPOSE: To report an association of posterior subcapsular cataract with Degos disease. METHOD: Case report of a 42-year-old man. RESULTS: A posterior subcapsular cataract developed in the patient's left eye at age 43 years, 1 year before his death. The diagnosis of Degos disease was confirmed pathologically by skin biopsy and at necropsy. CONCLUSION: Posterior subcapsular cataract may be associated with Degos disease in addition to previously reported findings, including visual field defects, third cranial nerve palsies, blepharoptosis, and optic atrophy.
Authors: Robert A Egan; Richard G Weleber; Penelope Hogarth; Allison Gregory; Jason Coryell; Shawn K Westaway; Jane Gitschier; Soma Das; Susan J Hayflick Journal: Am J Ophthalmol Date: 2005-08 Impact factor: 5.258