Anterior Scleritis Associated with Pemphigus Vulgaris

Ocul Immunol Inflamm. 2019;27(3):497-498. doi: 10.1080/09273948.2017.1393547. Epub 2017 Nov 2.

Abstract

We present a rare co-occurrence of anterior scleritis developing in a patient with recalcitrant pemphigus vulgaris. We discuss the clinical and therapeutic implications of these two conditions and offer concise recommendations.

Keywords: Anterior scleritis; pemphigus vulgaris.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mouth Mucosa / pathology
  • Pemphigus / complications*
  • Pemphigus / diagnosis
  • Sclera / pathology*
  • Scleritis / diagnosis
  • Scleritis / etiology*
  • Young Adult