Bilateral Posterior Scleritis Associated with Giant Cell Arteritis: A Case Report. (17th November 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Erdogan, Mehmet; Sayin, Nihat; Yıldız Ekinci, Dilbade; Bayramoglu, Sadik
• Is Part Of: Ocular immunology and inflammation. Volume 26:Number 8(2018)
• Page Start: 1244
• Page End: 1247
• Publication Date: 2018-11-17
• Subjects: Arteritis -- giant cell arteritis -- posterior scleritis -- serous retinal detachment -- temporal arteritis; Eye -- Diseases -- Immunological aspects -- Periodicals; Eye -- Inflammation -- Periodicals; 617.7
• DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2017.1343854
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0927-3948

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Aim : To report a case of bilateral posterior scleritis associated with giant cell arteritis Case Report : A 62-year-old female patient presented with bilateral progressive vision loss was diagnosed with bilateral posterior scleritis. According to clinical signs and symptoms and laboratory testing, Giant cell arteritis was also diagnosed. Within 8 weeks of the corticosteroid treatment, the serous retinal detachments completely resolved and choroidal thickness decreased in both eyes. Visual acuity increased, and the symtoms related to Giant cell arteritis improved. Conclusion : Posterior scleritis is an inflammatory disease that may be associated with many autoimmune systemic diseases. GCA should be thought of particularly in patients over the age of 50 with bilateral involvement, and a relevant detailed history should be obtained for early and correct diagnosis and treatment.