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Imaging Features of Systemic Sclerosis-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease

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[The cornea as an indicator for systemic diseases].

J M Rohrbach¹, W Lisch², B Seitz³

¹Universitäts-Augenklinik, Elfriede-Aulhorn-Str. 7, 72076, Tübingen, Deutschland. Martin.Rohrbach@med.uni-tuebingen.de.

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|July 27, 2018

Summary

Corneal manifestations can be the initial sign of systemic diseases, appearing as ulcers or crystalline keratopathy. Treatment focuses on the underlying systemic condition, requiring interdisciplinary collaboration.

Keywords:

Crystalline keratopathy Interdisciplinarity Quality of life Ulcer Vortex keratopathy

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Internal Medicine
Systemic Disease Manifestations

Background:

The cornea can exhibit signs of numerous systemic diseases.
Corneal involvement may be the earliest indicator of a systemic condition.
Manifestations include peripheral corneal ulcers and crystalline keratopathy.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the significance of corneal manifestations in systemic diseases.
To emphasize the diagnostic value of ocular findings in systemic pathology.
To discuss the therapeutic approach to corneal involvement secondary to systemic illness.

Main Methods:

Review of clinical presentations of systemic diseases affecting the cornea.
Analysis of diagnostic challenges and early recognition of corneal signs.
Discussion of interdisciplinary treatment strategies.

Main Results:

Corneal involvement presents diverse clinical signs, including ulcers and keratopathy.
Early detection of corneal changes can lead to timely diagnosis of systemic diseases.
Therapy necessitates a coordinated, interdisciplinary approach targeting the root systemic cause.

Conclusions:

Corneal manifestations serve as crucial diagnostic markers for systemic diseases.
Interdisciplinary management is essential for effective treatment of systemic conditions presenting with corneal involvement.