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Psoriatic corneal abscess

K Moadel1, H D Perry, E D Donnenfeld

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY 11030, USA.

American Journal of Ophthalmology
|June 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Psoriasis patients with stromal infiltrate showed improvement after topical corticosteroid treatment. This suggests corneal abscesses responding to steroids may be a specific ocular manifestation of psoriasis.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Dermatology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition.
  • Ocular manifestations of psoriasis are diverse and can affect various parts of the eye.
  • Stromal infiltrates represent a less common but significant ocular finding.

Observation:

  • A case study involving a patient diagnosed with psoriasis presenting with a stromal infiltrate in the cornea.
  • The patient was treated with topical corticosteroids as the primary therapeutic intervention.
  • Clinical examination focused on the corneal infiltrate and associated ocular symptoms.

Findings:

  • The patient exhibited gradual clinical improvement following the application of topical corticosteroids.
  • A significant diminution of the stromal infiltrate was observed during the treatment period.

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  • The corneal abscess showed resolution without epithelial infiltration, responding favorably to corticosteroid therapy.

    • Implications:

    • Topical corticosteroid therapy can be effective in managing specific ocular manifestations of psoriasis.
    • Corneal abscesses without epithelial involvement may be a distinct ocular presentation associated with psoriasis.
    • Further research is needed to elucidate the pathogenesis of psoriasis and its ocular sequelae.