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Author Spotlight: Anterior HR-OCT as a Non-Invasive Tool for Characterizing Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia
Published on: August 9, 2024
[OCULAR MANIFESTATION OF STEVENS-JOHNSON SYNDROME]
Noa Kapelushnik1, Asaf Achiron2, Irit Barequet1
1The Goldschleger Eye Institute, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel, Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
Introduction:
Steven Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is a syndrome with a wide range of severity, primarily affecting the body's mucous membranes, including the eyes. Ocular involvement is common and typically consists of an acute phase followed by chronic complications. This article describes a case of a young 7-year-old patient who developed SJS and presented with numerous ocular complications associated with the disease. Additionally, a literature review of the ocular manifestations of the disease and their treatment is provided. This case demonstrates how timely and appropriate treatment of SJS, involving a multidisciplinary team, is essential. There are several treatment approaches for ocular involvement and ways to manage chronic complications; however, the most crucial aspect is the early identification and optimal treatment during the acute phase of the disease to prevent future chronic complications.
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