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Xeroderma pigmentosum and keratoconus.

L J Blanksma, P C Donders, P C van Voorst Vader

    Documenta Ophthalmologica. Advances in Ophthalmology
    |December 30, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary

    Two patients with Xeroderma Pigmentosum (XP) experienced corneal issues. Successful corneal transplantation in one patient suggests UV-light may suppress immune responses, potentially aiding graft tolerance in XP.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Genetics
    • Immunology

    Background:

    • Xeroderma Pigmentosum (XP) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by extreme sensitivity to ultraviolet (UV) radiation due to deficient DNA repair synthesis.
    • Ocular manifestations in XP can include photophobia, corneal opacities, and increased risk of skin cancers on the eyelids and ocular surface.
    • Keratoconus, a progressive thinning and conical deformation of the cornea, is observed in some XP patients.

    Observation:

    • This report details two XP patients with significant ocular findings.
    • One patient presented with a corneal perforation in the left eye, requiring an emergency (à chaud) corneal transplantation.
    • The corneal graft in the first patient was well-tolerated, with the hypothesis that UV-light-induced immunosuppression played a role.

    Findings:

    • The second XP patient, and the right eye of the first patient, exhibited keratoconus.
    • The study suggests that keratoconus in XP patients may stem from impaired epithelial cell differentiation and function, as well as keratocyte dysfunction.
    • These cellular dysfunctions are linked to the underlying UV-light-induced defect in DNA repair synthesis characteristic of XP.

    Implications:

    • The findings suggest a potential mechanism for improved corneal graft survival in XP patients through UV-light-mediated immune suppression.
    • Understanding the role of DNA repair defects in ocular conditions like keratoconus in XP can inform future treatment strategies.
    • Further research into the interplay between UV sensitivity, DNA repair, immune response, and ocular surface disease in XP is warranted.

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