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Vernal keratoconjunctivitis presenting unilaterally.

Shady T Awwad1, Dany M Najjar, Aouad Arlette

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, Texas 75390-9057, USA.

Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
|June 10, 2006
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A 7-year-old boy experienced eye irritation and redness. Doctors diagnosed unilateral vernal keratoconjunctivitis, a condition causing specific eye inflammation, and treated it effectively.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Allergy and Immunology

Background:

  • Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a severe, bilateral, seasonal allergic eye condition.
  • Giant papillary conjunctivitis (GPC) is an inflammatory condition of the conjunctiva.

Observation:

  • A 7-year-old boy presented with unilateral symptoms including itching, foreign body sensation, and redness in his right eye.
  • Ophthalmic examination revealed unilateral cobblestone papillae and a shield ulcer, characteristic signs of severe allergic conjunctivitis.

Findings:

  • The patient was diagnosed with unilateral vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC).
  • Treatment with topical antihistamines, mast cell stabilizers, and steroids resulted in significant symptom improvement.

Implications:

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  • This case highlights that VKC can present unilaterally, mimicking other conditions.
  • Unilateral VKC should be considered in the differential diagnosis of unilateral giant papillary conjunctivitis (GPC).
  • Prompt diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for favorable outcomes in pediatric allergic eye disease.