title: Scleritis associated with hepatitis C: a case report and review of literature.
abstract: There has been an increase in the complications associated with hepatitis C. Scleritis is one of the complications of the condition that is not routinely suspected, and thus underdiagnosed or missed, leading to delay in initiation of treatment. This case report will bring that to the attention of ophthalmologists so necessary systemic therapy can be instituted in a timely fashion.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA.
authors.forename: Madhavi
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rudraraju
authors.forename: Vandana
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.forename: Steven H
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Cobb
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Douglas
authors.forename: Dharmendra
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Patel
authors.forename: Joanne
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Shen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D015828:Eye Infections, Viral / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000821:virology*; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006526:Hepatitis C / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000821:virology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015423:Scleritis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000821:virology*
chemical_list: D005938:Glucocorticoids; D011241:Prednisone