Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to report a case of bilateral nodular scleritis in a patient with final diagnosis of IgA nephropathy. Methods: This is an observational case report. Results: A male patient, 42 years old, presented with a bilateral nodular scleritis and OD sclerokeratitis. He had a previous history of acute otitis media and developed posterior renal failure and arterial hypertension. Clinical and systemic findings suggest Wegener's granulomatosis. A kidney biopsy was performed, and immunoflourescence findings demonstrated granular deposits of IgA in a mesangial pattern confirming the diagnosis of IgA nephropathyConclusions: IgA nephropathy should be a differential diagnosis in patients with scleritis and nephropathy.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 207-210 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection |
Volume | 2 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Copyright:Copyright 2012 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Ophthalmology
- Infectious Diseases