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[Posterior scleritis: six case reports]
A Ladjimi1, R Messaoud, S Attia
1Service d'Ophtalmologie, Hôpital Universitaire Fattouma Bourguiba, 5019 Monastir, Tunisie. ahmed.ladjimi@rns.tn
Journal Francais D'Ophtalmologie
|October 31, 2003
Summary
Posterior scleritis presents with varied symptoms like pain and vision loss. Prompt diagnosis using B-scan ultrasonography and treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs lead to good outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Rheumatology
Background:
- Posterior scleritis is an uncommon inflammatory eye condition.
- It can present with diverse clinical features, making diagnosis challenging.
Observation:
- Six patients with posterior scleritis were studied.
- Presenting symptoms included ocular pain and decreased vision.
- Ophthalmic examination revealed chorioretinal folds, optic disc edema, and serous retinal detachment.
Findings:
- B-scan ultrasonography identified sclerochoroidal thickening in all cases.
- Systemic evaluation was mostly unremarkable, with one case of Behçet's disease.
- All patients responded well to medical management, including systemic anti-inflammatory therapy.
Implications:
- Posterior scleritis should be considered in unexplained inflammatory ocular disorders.
- B-scan ultrasonography is crucial for diagnosis.
- Systemic anti-inflammatory treatment is generally effective.