Atopic cataracts versus steroid cataracts - 06/10/17
Doi : 10.1016/S0190-9622(81)70079-3
Fred F. Castrow, M.D. ⁎
From the Department of Dermatology, University of Texas Medical School, Houston, TX
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Résumé |
A case of cataract development in a patient with atopic dermatitis is presented. Malpractice litigation was brought about because the patient alleged that he had steroid cataracts, which resulted from his having received systemic corticosteroids. Data are presented to show that atopic cataracts and steroid cataracts can be similar in appearance and cannot be distinguished from one another in many cases. All patients receiving chronic corticosteroids should have an ophthalmologic examination early in the course of treatment and periodically thereafter.
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Publié par Elsevier Masson SAS.
Vol 5 - N° 1
P. 64-66 - juillet 1981 Retour au numéro
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