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Posterior scleritis associated with systemic tuberculosis

Authors :
Gupta Amit
Gupta Vishali
Pandav Surinder
Gupta Amod
Source :
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, Vol 51, Iss 4, Pp 347-349 (2003)
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Infective isolated posterior scleritis is rare. We report a case of isolated posterior scleritis associated with histopathologically documented systemic tuberculosis, a hitherto unreported association. The patient responded well to a combination of oral corticosteroids with antituberculosis therapy.

Details

ISSN :
03014738
Volume :
51
Issue :
4
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Indian journal of ophthalmology
Accession number :
edsair.pmid.dedup....02b85ee6cf07cedd56e33e5acacd6ffc