Seth W Meskin1, Elise M Carlson. 1. Eye Physicians & Surgeons PC, 202 Cherry Street, Milford, CT 06460, USA. swmeskin@yahoo.com
Abstract
PURPOSE: To report a case of bilateral Mooren's-type corneal ulcers associated with severe hidradenitis suppurativa. DESIGN: Case report and literature review. METHODS: Detailed clinical course including presentation, medical, and surgical treatment. RESULTS: A 47-year-old African American male with severe hidradenitis suppurativa presented with bilateral Mooren's-type corneal ulcers. His systemic workup was unrevealing. Progression led to bilateral corneal perforations. Systemic immunosuppression and surgical intervention were needed to control his disease. CONCLUSIONS: Severe hidradenitis suppurativa should be considered as a risk factor for Mooren's-type corneal ulcer.
PURPOSE: To report a case of bilateral Mooren's-type corneal ulcers associated with severe hidradenitis suppurativa. DESIGN: Case report and literature review. METHODS: Detailed clinical course including presentation, medical, and surgical treatment. RESULTS: A 47-year-old African American male with severe hidradenitis suppurativa presented with bilateral Mooren's-type corneal ulcers. His systemic workup was unrevealing. Progression led to bilateral corneal perforations. Systemic immunosuppression and surgical intervention were needed to control his disease. CONCLUSIONS: Severe hidradenitis suppurativa should be considered as a risk factor for Mooren's-type corneal ulcer.
Authors: Kiana Hassanpour; Reem H ElSheikh; Amir Arabi; Charles R Frank; Abdelrahman M Elhusseiny; Taher K Eleiwa; Shiva Arami; Ali R Djalilian; Ahmad Kheirkhah Journal: J Ophthalmic Vis Res Date: 2022-04-29