Scleritis in IgA nephropathy: a case report.
Scleritis may occur as an isolated phenomenon or as a manifestation of a variety of rheumatic diseases, infections and metabolic disorders. However, it is not well-known as occurring in IgA nephropathy. A 46-year-old Chinese female who presented with scleritis and was also diagnosed to have IgA nephropathy is reported. The clinical course and pathological findings of both eyes and kidneys are presented.
Department of Ophthalmology, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Y M
YM
Chung
C T
CT
Sheir
S M
SM
Lee
D005260:Female; D005922:Glomerulonephritis, IGA / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D015423:Scleritis / Q000209:etiology*