| Literature DB >> 31229976 |
Evelyn Fennelly1, Emily Greenan2,3, Conor C Murphy2,3.
Abstract
Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) is a rare antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis that can affect any organ system. It is most often characterised by chronic airway inflammation along with prominent peripheral blood eosinophilia, although the disease can affect the cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, renal or central nervous systems. Ocular manifestations are uncommon and when they do occur, are varied in their clinical presentations. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of corneal melt secondary to EGPA to have been reported. © BMJ Publishing Group Limited 2019. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.Entities:
Keywords: eye; ophthalmology; respiratory medicine
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Year: 2019 PMID: 31229976 PMCID: PMC6605890 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2019-229859
Source DB: PubMed Journal: BMJ Case Rep ISSN: 1757-790X