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Dry eye syndrome and cataract as ocular manifestations of Crohn's disease
Małgorzata Mrugacz1, Dorota Sredzińska-Kita, Elzbieta Cyrta-Jarocka
1Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology Medical University of Bialystok, Poland.
Purpose:
Crohn's disease is disorder classified under inflammatory bowel disease. Apart from the classic features of the inflamed bowel, patients may develop widespread systemic manifestations, including ocular changes. The authors present a case of ocular complaints in patient with Crohn's disease.
Material And Methods:
Case report of 11-year-old girl with Crohn's disease. We perform complete ophthalmologic examination and dry eye syndrome tests.
Results:
A female patient with symptoms of dry eye syndrome and cataract in the both eyes was reported.
Conclusions:
Crohn's disease may be associated with ocular findings, such dry eye syndrome and cataract. Evaluation of the eye should be a routine component in the care of patients with Crohn's disease.
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