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ABSTRACT: Purpose
To report a case of recurrent nummular keratitis in a pediatric patient with Hyperimmunoglobulinemia D syndrome.Methods
A retrospective chart review.Results
A 14-year-old boy with Hyperimmunoglobulinemia D syndrome (HIDS) presented with photophobia and ocular irritation concomitant with disease exacerbation. He was found on exam to have significant nummular keratitis, which responded to a short course of topical steroids. Despite acute response to local immunosuppression, the patient had several recurrent attacks and eventually developed a large corneal scar and decreased vision. After initiation of infliximab therapy his ocular sequelae improved dramatically and his vision returned to 20/20.Conclusion
One possible form of end-organ damage associated with HIDS is vision threatening nummular keratopathy.
SUBMITTER: Kraus CL
PROVIDER: S-EPMC2731058 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Aug
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Kraus Courtney L CL Culican Susan M SM
Pediatric rheumatology online journal 20090805
<h4>Purpose</h4>To report a case of recurrent nummular keratitis in a pediatric patient with Hyperimmunoglobulinemia D syndrome.<h4>Methods</h4>A retrospective chart review.<h4>Results</h4>A 14-year-old boy with Hyperimmunoglobulinemia D syndrome (HIDS) presented with photophobia and ocular irritation concomitant with disease exacerbation. He was found on exam to have significant nummular keratitis, which responded to a short course of topical steroids. Despite acute response to local immunosupp ...[more]