Recurrent nodular scleritis associated with varicella zoster virus - 09/09/11
Abstract |
PURPOSE: To describe a case of recurrent nodular scleritis that was apparently caused by reactivation of a varicella zoster virus infection.
METHODS: Case report. Immunohistochemistry and polymerase chain reaction were used to detect viral antigen and DNA in the biopsy specimen of inflamed sclera of a patient with a history of recurrent nodular scleritis.
RESULTS: Immunohistochemistry and polymerase chain reaction disclosed varicella zoster virus protein and DNA in the biopsy specimen of inflamed sclera from the patient. The scleritis resolved with oral famciclovir therapy.
CONCLUSION: Reactivation of latent varicella zoster virus and direct viral invasion of sclera apparently caused the recurrent anti-inflammatory resistant scleritis in our patient.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.| This study was supported by the Lilian Voudouri Foundation, Athens, Greece (C.L.-R., P.Z.) and the Adele Rabelstein Foundation, Vienna, Austria (Y.E.-S.). |
Vol 126 - N° 4
P. 594-597 - octobre 1998 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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