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Rheumatoid scleritis

C C Barr, H Davis, W W Culbertson

    Ophthalmology
    |December 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Rheumatoid arthritis can cause diffuse anterior scleritis affecting the eye orbit. Early diagnosis via biopsy and imaging, followed by corticosteroid treatment, leads to rapid improvement.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Rheumatology
    • Pathology

    Background:

    • Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic autoimmune disease.
    • Scleritis, inflammation of the sclera, can be a rare but serious ocular manifestation of rheumatoid arthritis.
    • Orbital and adnexal involvement can complicate scleritis presentation.

    Observation:

    • A 59-year-old female with rheumatoid arthritis presented with diffuse anterior scleritis.
    • Computerized axial tomography (CAT) imaging revealed the extent of ocular and orbital involvement.
    • Subconjunctival biopsy confirmed a rheumatoid nodule with granulomatous inflammation and fibrinoid necrosis.

    Findings:

    • Histopathological analysis identified a rheumatoid nodule as the cause of scleritis.
    • Rheumatoid scleritis demonstrated characteristic features on CAT scans.

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  • Prompt treatment with high-dose systemic corticosteroids resulted in rapid clinical improvement.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights the importance of recognizing rheumatoid scleritis in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
    • Accurate diagnosis through imaging and biopsy is crucial for effective management.
    • Systemic corticosteroids are an effective treatment modality for rheumatoid scleritis.