Mooren's-type Ulceration Associated with Severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Case Report and Literature Review

Purpose: To report a case of bilateral Mooren's-type corneal ulcers associated with severe hidradenitis suppurativa. Design: Case report and literature review. Methods: Detailed clinical course including presentation, medical, and surgical treatment. Results: A 47-year-old African American male...

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Published in:Ocular immunology and inflammation 2011-10, Vol.19 (5), p.340-342
Main Authors: Meskin, Seth W., Carlson, Elise M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Amnion - transplantation
Antibodies, Monoclonal - therapeutic use
Aza Compounds - therapeutic use
Conjunctiva - surgery
Corneal Perforation - surgery
Corneal Ulcer - diagnosis
Corneal Ulcer - drug therapy
Corneal Ulcer - etiology
Corneal Ulcer - surgery
Dermatologic Agents - therapeutic use
Disease Progression
Doxycycline - therapeutic use
Drug Therapy, Combination
Fluoroquinolones
Hidradenitis Suppurativa - complications
Hidradenitis Suppurativa - diagnosis
Hidradenitis Suppurativa - drug therapy
Humans
Immunosuppressive Agents - therapeutic use
Infliximab
Male
Methotrexate - therapeutic use
Middle Aged
Prednisolone - therapeutic use
Prednisone - therapeutic use
Quinolines - therapeutic use
Severity of Illness Index
Treatment Outcome
Visual Acuity
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Summary:Purpose: To report a case of bilateral Mooren's-type corneal ulcers associated with severe hidradenitis suppurativa. Design: Case report and literature review. Methods: Detailed clinical course including presentation, medical, and surgical treatment. Results: A 47-year-old African American male with severe hidradenitis suppurativa presented with bilateral Mooren's-type corneal ulcers. His systemic workup was unrevealing. Progression led to bilateral corneal perforations. Systemic immunosuppression and surgical intervention were needed to control his disease. Conclusions: Severe hidradenitis suppurativa should be considered as a risk factor for Mooren's-type corneal ulcer.
ISSN:0927-3948
1744-5078
DOI:10.3109/09273948.2011.584653