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Bilateral scleritis and sclerokeratitis associated with IgA nephropathy

  • Ruperto Martínez # 1317 Pte.
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  • Hospital Universitario Dr. Jose Eleuterio Gonzalez
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Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well

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4
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10
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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.

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Research Output:
Contribution to journal
Article
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Original language

English

Pages from-to (Number of pages)

Pages 207-210 (4 pages)

Journal (Volume, Issue Number)

Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection (Volume 2, Issue 4)

Publication milestones

  • Published - 01/12/2012

Publication status

Published - 01/12/2012

ISSN

1869-5760

Publication IDs

  • Scopus: 84869810584
  • PubMed: 22411460
  • WOS: 000215781300040