Keratitis in reactive arthritis (Reiter syndrome) in childhood.
Τίτλος | Keratitis in reactive arthritis (Reiter syndrome) in childhood. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2011 |
Authors | Kozeis, N., Trachana M., & Tyradellis S. |
Journal | Cornea |
Volume | 30 |
Issue | 8 |
Pagination | 924-5 |
Date Published | 2011 Aug |
ISSN | 1536-4798 |
Λέξεις κλειδιά | Arthritis, Reactive, Child, Corneal Stroma, Drug Therapy, Combination, Female, Fluorometholone, Glucocorticoids, HLA-B27 Antigen, Humans, Keratitis, Neomycin, Vision Disorders |
Abstract | PURPOSE: To present a rare ocular manifestation of reactive arthritis (Reiter syndrome) in a child.METHODS: A 10-year-old girl who was admitted to our hospital with low-grade fever, arthritis, and aching left eye with blurred vision was diagnosed with Reiter reactive arthritis. At the time of admittance, the ophthalmologic examination revealed keratitis; this mildly affected the vision.RESULTS: Keratitis resolved under treatment with topical steroids and antibiotic drops after 1 month, without scarring. Although 75% of the patients with reactive arthritis present ophthalmic manifestations, keratitis is a very rare finding in reactive arthritis and even rarer in children.CONCLUSIONS: It should be kept in mind that keratitis could be an ocular manifestation of reactive arthritis in young patients. |
DOI | 10.1097/ICO.0b013e3182000916 |
Alternate Journal | Cornea |
PubMed ID | 21738103 |