Pyoderma gangrenosum affecting the eye, orbit, and adnexa. A review. (2nd January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: McElnea, Elizabeth; Stephenson, Kirk; Fulcher, Tim
• Is Part Of: Orbit. Volume 37:Number 1(2018)
• Page Start: 26
• Page End: 31
• Publication Date: 2018-01-02
• Subjects: Adnexa -- orbit -- pyoderma gangrenosum; Eye-sockets -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Eye-sockets -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Orbit -- surgery -- Periodicals; Orbital Diseases -- Periodicals; 617.7
• DOI: 10.1080/01676830.2017.1353114
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0167-6830

Abstract

ABSTRACT: While pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) most commonly affects the skin it can also involve other organs. It rarely affects the eye, orbit, or adnexa. Its early recognition and proper management with prompt initiation of immunosuppressive therapy are essential for the preservation of the eye and, in turn, vision, in these cases. Here, we review the limited literature already published regarding ocular involvement in PG.