Posterior scleritis: Clinical profile and imaging characteristics
Posterior scleritis is relatively uncommon and is often misdiagnosed due to its protean manifestations. We report eight cases of posterior scleritis to analyse the clinical profile, ultrasonographic and computed tomography (CT) scan features of this rare disorder. Fundus findings included serous ret...
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| author | Biswas Jyotirmay Mittal Sangeet Ganesh Sudha Shetty Nitin Gopal. Lingam |
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| description | Posterior scleritis is relatively uncommon and is often misdiagnosed due to its protean manifestations. We report eight cases of posterior scleritis to analyse the clinical profile, ultrasonographic and computed tomography (CT) scan features of this rare disorder. Fundus findings included serous retinal detachment, choroidal folds, retinal folds, subretinal mass, choroidal detachment, disc edema, and macular edema. There was associated anterior scleritis and anterior uveitis in the majority of the cases. In all cases ultrasound with or without CT scan confirmed the clinical diagnosis. All patients responded to systemic steroids except one who required immunosuppressive therapy. This paper describes the clinical profile of a series of posterior scleritis cases highlighting varied clinical presentation, and the role of ultrasound and CT scan findings in the diagnosis. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-a6a00aefb2784f83a45f7a6486e4d0112022-12-21T22:36:42ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsIndian Journal of Ophthalmology0301-47381998-01-01464195202Posterior scleritis: Clinical profile and imaging characteristicsBiswas JyotirmayMittal SangeetGanesh SudhaShetty NitinGopal. LingamPosterior scleritis is relatively uncommon and is often misdiagnosed due to its protean manifestations. We report eight cases of posterior scleritis to analyse the clinical profile, ultrasonographic and computed tomography (CT) scan features of this rare disorder. Fundus findings included serous retinal detachment, choroidal folds, retinal folds, subretinal mass, choroidal detachment, disc edema, and macular edema. There was associated anterior scleritis and anterior uveitis in the majority of the cases. In all cases ultrasound with or without CT scan confirmed the clinical diagnosis. All patients responded to systemic steroids except one who required immunosuppressive therapy. This paper describes the clinical profile of a series of posterior scleritis cases highlighting varied clinical presentation, and the role of ultrasound and CT scan findings in the diagnosis.http://www.ijo.in/article.asp?issn=0301-4738;year=1998;volume=46;issue=4;spage=195;epage=202;aulast=BiswasPosterior scleritisultrasonographycomputed tomography scancorticosteroidimmunosuppressive agents |
| spellingShingle | Biswas Jyotirmay Mittal Sangeet Ganesh Sudha Shetty Nitin Gopal. Lingam Posterior scleritis: Clinical profile and imaging characteristics Indian Journal of Ophthalmology Posterior scleritis ultrasonography computed tomography scan corticosteroid immunosuppressive agents |
| title | Posterior scleritis: Clinical profile and imaging characteristics |
| title_full | Posterior scleritis: Clinical profile and imaging characteristics |
| title_fullStr | Posterior scleritis: Clinical profile and imaging characteristics |
| title_full_unstemmed | Posterior scleritis: Clinical profile and imaging characteristics |
| title_short | Posterior scleritis: Clinical profile and imaging characteristics |
| title_sort | posterior scleritis clinical profile and imaging characteristics |
| topic | Posterior scleritis ultrasonography computed tomography scan corticosteroid immunosuppressive agents |
| url | http://www.ijo.in/article.asp?issn=0301-4738;year=1998;volume=46;issue=4;spage=195;epage=202;aulast=Biswas |
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