title: Corneoscleral ulceration in congenital erythropoietic porphyria (a case report).
abstract: A case of congenital erythropoietic porphyria, with corneoscleral ulceration, a rare association in this disorder, was reported. Anterior segment ischemia is believed to play an important role in the etiopathogenesis of corneoscleral ulceration. Remarkable improvement occurred with use of topical heparin drops (500 units/ml).
authors.affiliation: Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, A.I.I.M.S., New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mohan
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Goyal
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Pakrasi
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Panda
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003320:Corneal Ulcer / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D004920:Erythropoiesis; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D006493:Heparin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D011164:Porphyrias / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications / Q000151:congenital*; D012590:Sclera; D014456:Ulcer / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D006493:Heparin