Scleritis associated with hepatitis C: a case report and review of literature.
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.
Rudraraju
Madhavi
M
Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA.
Singh
Vandana
V
Cobb
Steven H
SH
Douglas
David
D
Patel
Dharmendra
D
Shen
Joanne
J
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*
D005938:Glucocorticoids; D011241:Prednisone