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Naomi Tan¹, Caroline Thaung², Stephen Tuft¹

¹Corneal Service, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, United Kingdom; and.

|February 20, 2020

Summary

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This study details a rare 14-year case of idiopathic multifocal vortex epithelial keratopathy, a corneal condition distinct from Thygeson superficial punctate keratitis, with an unknown cause.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Corneal Diseases
Pathology

Background:

Idiopathic multifocal vortex epithelial keratopathy is a rare corneal condition.
Understanding its clinical features and histological findings is crucial for diagnosis and management.

Observation:

A 14-year history of idiopathic multifocal vortex epithelial keratopathy was observed.
Clinical signs included vortex patterns of abnormal epithelial cells and hyperreflective structures on confocal microscopy.
Symptoms like photophobia and blurred vision necessitated long-term topical corticosteroid or ciclosporin use.

Findings:

Corneal epithelial culture, PCR, and serology ruled out infectious etiologies.
Histopathology revealed nonspecific inflammation of the epithelial layer.
The condition presented with recurrent exacerbations over 14 years.

Implications:

The distinct clinical course and treatment response differentiate this condition from Thygeson superficial punctate keratitis.
The unknown etiology highlights the need for further research into the pathogenesis of this rare keratopathy.
This case contributes to the understanding of rare corneal inflammatory disorders.