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[Isolated ocular recurrence of relapsing polychondritis. Apropos of a case]
D Gatinel1, C Larroche, G Chaine
1Service d'Ophtalmologie, Université Paris-XIII, Bobigny.
Journal Francais D'Ophtalmologie
|January 1, 1996
Abstract:
Ocular manifestations of relapsing polychondritis occur in 60% of patients, most often in association with other systemic manifestations of the disease. Episcleritis is the most common manifestation, but scleral perforation, retinal vasculitis, optic neuritis and necrotizing scleritis can lead to blindness and require the use of immunosuppressive agents. We report the case of a 72-year-old woman with diffuse bilateral scleritis as the single manifestation of relapsing polychondritis. High dose steroids were used with success.