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Adam Tagmouti1, Hamza Lazaar1, Meryem Benchekroun1
1Ophthalmology A, Hopital des Specialités, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Ibn Sina, Rabat, MAR.
Thygeson
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Immunology
- Genetics
Background:
- Thygeson's superficial punctate keratitis (TSPK) is a rare, chronic eye condition with unclear causes.
- Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune disorder associated with specific HLA genotypes.
Observation:
- A 20-year-old female with diagnosed celiac disease presented with symptoms of TSPK.
- Clinical examination revealed stellate epithelial opacities and a pseudo-dendritic lesion.
Findings:
- The patient's TSPK was successfully treated with artificial tears, topical cyclosporine A, and therapeutic contact lenses.
- This case suggests a potential rare association between TSPK and celiac disease.
Implications:
- Shared human leukocyte antigen (HLA) genotypes may link TSPK and celiac disease.
- Further research is needed to explore the immunogenetic relationship between these conditions.
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