Corneoscleral ulceration in congenital erythropoietic porphyria (a case report).
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).
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Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, A.I.I.M.S., New Delhi, India.
Goyal
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Pakrasi
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Panda
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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
D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D006493:Heparin