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Masquerade scleritis.

Chrysanthi Kafkala1, Yassine J Daoud, Ian Paredes

  • 1Ocular Immunology and Uveitis Service, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02114, USA.

Ocular Immunology and Inflammation
|December 3, 2005
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Malignancy can mimic scleritis (inflammation of the eye). This can delay diagnosis and treatment. Persistent or unresponsive scleritis warrants investigation for underlying cancer.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Scleritis, an inflammation of the eye's white outer layer, can be challenging to diagnose.
  • It may be the first sign of a more serious underlying condition.

Observation:

  • Two cases are presented where malignancy masqueraded as scleritis.
  • Patients initially treated for unilateral scleritis were referred due to persistent inflammation.

Findings:

  • Case 1: Choroidal melanoma was diagnosed after initial scleritis presentation and corticosteroid treatment failure.
  • Case 2: Necrotizing scleritis, unresponsive to immunosuppressants, revealed undifferentiated high-grade carcinoma via scleral biopsy.

Implications:

  • Treatment-resistant scleritis necessitates considering infectious or malignant causes.

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  • Early detection of masquerading malignancies is crucial for timely intervention and improved patient outcomes.