Journal article
Conjunctival Erosions Associated with Pemphigus Vulgaris
Optometry and vision science, v 88(8), pp 1010-1013
01 Aug 2011
PMID: 21572366
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Abstract
Purpose. Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is an autoimmune blistering disease that affects mucous membranes and the skin. Most commonly, the disease begins in the oral cavity and spreads to other areas including the conjunctiva and eyelids. Ocular involvement is rare and likely underdiagnosed with a frequency that is underestimated. Ocular manifestations of systemic PV can imply severe disease and require a multidisciplinary approach.
Case Report. A 43-year-old black female presented with a chief complaint of pain with a white stringy discharge in the left eye for 2 weeks. On questioning, her health history revealed a 20-year systemic history of PV. Assessment of the anterior segment revealed diffuse conjunctival hyperemia with an area of bulbar conjunctival erosion. Based on the constellation of history, signs, and symptoms, ocular PV was diagnosed precipitating treatment for the ocular lesions and referral to the dermatologist for control of the underlying systemic condition.
Conclusions. PV is an autoimmune disease of the pemphigus classification. It is characterized by the production of autoantibodies that attack intercellular substances. We review this unusual entity, its immunopathology, and treatment. (Optom Vis Sci 2011;88:1010-1013)
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- Title
- Conjunctival Erosions Associated with Pemphigus Vulgaris
- Creators
- Rachel Brackley - Drexel University, Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO)Jean Marie Pagani - Salus University
- Publication Details
- Optometry and vision science, v 88(8), pp 1010-1013
- Publisher
- Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
- Number of pages
- 4
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO)
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000293063100015
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-80051547060
- Other Identifier
- 991022022606704721
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