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Unilateral vernal keratoconjunctivitis: a case report.

U Keklikci¹, S I Soker, S Soker Cakmak

¹Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Diyarbakir, Turkey. ukeklikci@yahoo.com

European Journal of Ophthalmology

|December 1, 2007

Summary

A rare case of unilateral vernal keratoconjunctivitis in a child is detailed. Impression cytology aids in diagnosing this condition, distinguishing it from giant papillary conjunctivitis.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Cell Biology

Background:

Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a bilateral, recurrent allergic eye disease.
Unilateral presentations are rare and can pose diagnostic challenges.

Observation:

A 5-year-old boy presented with unilateral symptoms of itching, foreign body sensation, redness, and ptosis in his left eye.
Clinical examination revealed unilateral cobblestone papillae and a shield ulcer, characteristic of VKC.

Findings:

Impression cytology of the tarsal conjunctiva showed increased inflammation, a honeycomb pattern, plasma cells, and mucus strands.
These cytological findings support the clinical diagnosis of VKC.

Implications:

Giant papillary conjunctivitis (GPC) should be considered in the differential diagnosis of unilateral VKC.
Impression cytology is a valuable adjunct to clinical findings for diagnosing VKC, especially in unilateral cases.