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Liu S, Xu M, Zhao X, Yang J, Zhang W, Chen Y. Ocular manifestations in ANCA-associated vasculitis: a comprehensive analysis from Chinese medical centers. Clin Rheumatol 2024; 43:2899-2910. [PMID: 39002071 DOI: 10.1007/s10067-024-07034-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2024] [Revised: 06/07/2024] [Accepted: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 07/15/2024]
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INTRODUCTION This study aimed to explore ocular manifestations in ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV), focusing on granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), and microscopic polyangiitis (MPA) and to examine the associations with laboratory parameters and other systemic manifestations. METHODS This retrospective study reviewed data from 533 AAV patients across two major Chinese medical centers from January 2016 to November 2023. Data including diagnosis, cranial manifestations of disease, ocular complications, and laboratory parameters were analyzed. Univariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses assessed associations across disease manifestations. Machine learning models were also utilized to predict the risk of retinal/eye involvement in AAV patients. RESULTS Among 533 patients (210 GPA, 217 MPA, 99 EGPA, and 7 unclassified AAV), ocular complications were observed in 20.64% of them, with a distribution of 36.67% in GPA, 7.37% in MPA, and 18.18% in EGPA. The most common ocular manifestations included scleritis and retro-orbital mass/dacryocystitis, which were notably prevalent in GPA patients. Retinal involvement was observed in 9.09% of EGPA cases. The machine learning models yielded that eosinophil percentage (EOS%), high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), and CD4 + T cell/CD8 + T cell ratio (T4/T8) can predict retinal involvement. Furthermore, the white blood cell, EOS%, APTT, IgA, hsCRP, PR3-ANCA, and T4/T8 can predict eye involvement. CONCLUSION Ocular manifestations are a prevalent complication across all forms of AAV. Predictive models developed through machine learning offer promising tools for early intervention and tailored patient care. This necessitates a multidisciplinary approach, integrating rheumatology and ophthalmology expertise for optimal patient outcomes.
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- Shulin Liu
- Department of Ophthalmology, Chongqing Key Laboratory for the Prevention and Treatment of Major Blinding Eye Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Chongqing Key Laboratory for the Prevention and Treatment of Major Blinding Eye Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
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Wang KY, Yu CY, Pinheiro-Neto C, Tooley AA. A Case of Nasoseptal Flap Reconstruction for Refractory Medial Canthal Fistula. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg 2024:00002341-990000000-00457. [PMID: 39197178 DOI: 10.1097/iop.0000000000002767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/30/2024]
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Sino-orbital cutaneous fistulas (SOCFs) are a rare and challenging complication from conditions including granulomatosis with polyangiitis. SOCFs are difficult to manage due to poor vascular supply, compromised tissue, and systemic immunocompromise, which lead to a high rate of recurrence. Given the overall rarity of SOCFs, optimal surgical repair remains controversial, with options ranging from conservative management, onlay grafts, and vascularized flaps. This case report describes a novel one-step approach to SOCF closure using a composite chondral mucosal nasoseptal flap in a patient with a large left medial canthal SOCF that had recurred despite 2 prior attempts at closure including a vascularized paramedian forehead flap. Nasoseptal flaps may provide vascularized mucosal tissue to allow for greater success in closure over traditional, external flaps, and skin grafts.
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Ulatowski H, Bequest A, Sharma A, Jha P. Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis Presenting As Orbital Apex Syndrome. Cureus 2024; 16:e64087. [PMID: 39114241 PMCID: PMC11305336 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.64087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/04/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024] Open
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Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is a rare small-vessel vasculitis that typically presents with a triad of sinonasal, pulmonary, and renal symptoms. Here, we present the case of a 43-year-old female with a history of substance use disorder who presented with vision changes and worsening left eye pain over five days. Previous evaluations raised concerns about GPA versus cocaine-induced vasculitis, but diagnostic confirmation was hindered by a lack of medical follow-up. Prompt multidisciplinary intervention led to significant improvement following steroid therapy and IV antibiotics, and the patient was ultimately diagnosed with a high GPA. This case highlights the complexities involved in diagnosing and managing GPA presenting as orbital apex syndrome, particularly in patients with comorbidities and non-adherence to medical follow-up.
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- Internal Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, USA
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Eckstein A, Welkoborsky HJ. [Interdisciplinary Management of Orbital Diseases]. Laryngorhinootologie 2024; 103:S43-S99. [PMID: 38697143 DOI: 10.1055/a-2216-8879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2024]
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Diagnosis and therapy of orbital diseases is an interdisciplinary challenge, in which i.e. otorhinolaryngologists, ophthalmologists, radiologists, radiation therapists, maxillo-facial surgeons, endocrinologists, and pediatricians are involved. This review article describes frequent diseases which both, otolaryngologists and ophthalmologists are concerned with in interdisciplinary settings. In particular the inflammatory diseases of the orbit including orbital complications, autoimmunological diseases of the orbit including Grave´s orbitopathy, and primary and secondary tumors of the orbit are discussed. Beside describing the clinical characteristics and diagnostic steps the article focusses on the interdisciplinary therapy. The review is completed by the presentation of most important surgical approaches to the orbit, their indications and possible complications. The authors tried to highlight the relevant facts despite the shortness of the text.
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- Univ. Klinik für Augenheilkunde Universitätsmedizin Essen, Klinik für HNO-Heilkunde, Kopf- und Halschirurgie, Klinikum Nordstadt der KRH
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Sen SS, Das D, Chakraborty U, Dubey S, Ray BK, Pandit A. Enigma of Red, Still Eye: Orbital Inflammatory Syndrome. Neurol India 2024; 72:186-188. [PMID: 38443033 DOI: 10.4103/neurol-india.neurol-india-d-24-00058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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- Subhro Sankar Sen
- Department of Neurology, Bangur Institute of Neurosciences, Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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Baca V, Barragán-García AA, García-Vega D, Vázquez-Lara Y, Siordia-Reyes G, Yañez-Gutierrez L. Limited granulomatosis with polyangiitis in children with idiopathic orbital inflammation: a case series and literature review. Rheumatol Int 2023:10.1007/s00296-023-05366-7. [PMID: 37322355 DOI: 10.1007/s00296-023-05366-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Idiopathic orbital inflammation (IOI) is a diagnosis of exclusion, but the exclusion of other inflammatory diseases of the orbit is broad and relies on clinician experience, response to corticosteroid, or biopsy. This study aimed to investigate the presence of granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) in patients initially diagnosed as IOI and describe its clinicopathological features, ANCA status, treatment, and outcome. We performed a retrospective case series study of children diagnosed with limited GPA (L-GPA) in patients with IOI. A systematic review of the literature was performed in children with GPA and orbital mass. Eleven of 13 (85%) patients with IOI had L-GPA. Two additional patients with orbital mass and L-GPA were included in this analysis. The median age was 10 years, and 75% were female. Twelve cases were ANCA positive and 77% were MPO-pANCA positive. Most patients had a poor response to treatment and had a high relapse rate. Based on literature review, 28 cases were found. Most (78.6%) were female with a median age of 9 years. Three patients were misdiagnosed as IOI. Patients with L-GPA more frequently had MPO-pANCA positivity (35%) than children with systemic GPA (18%) and were less often PR3-cANCA positive than patients with systemic GPA (18% vs. 46%). L-GPA accounts for a high prevalence of children diagnosed as IOI. The high prevalence of MPO-pANCA observed in our study may be related to L-GPA rather than with the orbital mass. Long-term follow-up, orbital biopsy, and serial ANCA testing are necessary to exclude GPA in patients with IOI.
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- Vicente Baca
- Department of Rheumatology, Hospital de Pediatría Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI, IMSS, Av. Cuauhtémoc # 330, Col. Doctores, CP 06720, Mexico City, Mexico.
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- Department of Rheumatology, Hospital de Pediatría Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI, IMSS, Av. Cuauhtémoc # 330, Col. Doctores, CP 06720, Mexico City, Mexico
- Department of Pediatrics, Hospital Gabriel Mancera IMSS, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital de Pediatría Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI, IMSS, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital de Pediatría Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI, IMSS, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Pathology, Hospital de Pediatría Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI, IMSS, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Congenital Heart Diseases, Hospital de Cardiología Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI, IMSS, Mexico City, Mexico
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Yang MK, Kim HW, Kang EH, Kim N, Choung H, Khwarg SI. Ophthalmic manifestations and visual outcomes of granulomatosis with polyangiitis: a retrospective multicentre study in Korea. Eye (Lond) 2023; 37:1302-1307. [PMID: 35643793 PMCID: PMC10170097 DOI: 10.1038/s41433-022-02114-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2022] [Revised: 04/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To analyse the ophthalmic manifestations and treatment outcomes of Korean patients with granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA). METHODS One hundred twenty patients diagnosed with GPA by rheumatologists from January 1984 to March 2019 at three referral centres were retrospectively reviewed. Patients with ophthalmic symptoms were examined by ophthalmologists and underwent orbital imaging. Ophthalmic manifestations were divided into ocular involvement and ocular adnexal involvement. Multivariable logistic regression was used to examine the factors related to ocular, ocular adnexal, and optic nerve involvement. Visual improvement was defined as a best-corrected visual acuity gain of ≥2 Snellen lines, accompanied by improvements in optic nerve function. RESULTS Ophthalmic manifestations were observed in 50 patients (41.7%) during the median follow-up period of 6.7 years. Proteinase 3-anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (PR3-ANCA) positivity (odds ratio 3.19, 95% confidence interval 1.18-8.60) was an independent risk factor for ocular involvement, while sinonasal involvement (21.94, 2.54-189.69) and brain involvement (5.38, 1.50-19.31) were independent risk factors for ocular adnexal involvement. Antinuclear antibody (ANA) positivity was associated with optic nerve involvement (12.8, 1.80-90.5). Visual improvement occurred in 5 of 14 patients with optic nerve involvement, all of whom received intravenous (IV) immunosuppressive treatments beyond oral steroids within 2 months of visual impairment. CONCLUSIONS Ophthalmic involvement is common in Korean GPA patients and should be considered in the presence of PR3-ANCA, sinonasal or brain involvement. Patients with positive ANA have an increased risk of optic nerve involvement, and early IV immunosuppressive treatments beyond oral steroids are necessary to improve the visual outcome.
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- Min Kyu Yang
- Department of Ophthalmology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul Metropolitan Government-Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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Trandafir CM, Balica NC, Horhat DI, Mot IC, Sarau CA, Poenaru M. Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)-A Multidisciplinary Approach of a Case Report. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2022; 58:1837. [PMID: 36557039 PMCID: PMC9785195 DOI: 10.3390/medicina58121837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Granulomatosis with polyangiitis is an atypical, multisystem disease with unknown etiology that generally affects both genders equally, with a predominance in the Caucasian racial group for individuals in their fourth decade. The disease affects the small vessels of the respiratory system, lungs, and kidneys. ENT manifestations are common, but ocular involvement is also frequent and can occur as an initial harbinger of the disease. The signs and symptoms of the disease are non-pathognomonic and sometimes localized, but it carries a poor prognosis if left untreated. Early diagnosis of granulomatosis with polyangiitis can be difficult and is established by a clinical examination along with laboratory tests for anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA) and anatomopathological exam results that showcase necrosis, granulomatous inflammation, and vasculitis. Although the ocular involvement is not life threatening, it can cause blindness and may also be a sign of the active form of this systemic fatal disease. Treatment strategies involving immunosuppression and adjuvant therapies improve the prognosis. In this article we present a rare case of a patient diagnosed with granulomatosis with polyangiitis in our ENT department in 2003, with a follow-up for19 years in our clinic.
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- Cornelia M. Trandafir
- Department of ENT, Victor Babeş University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
- ENT Department, SCMUT Hospital Timisoara, Bd. Revolutiei No. 6, 300054 Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of ENT, Victor Babeş University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
- ENT Department, SCMUT Hospital Timisoara, Bd. Revolutiei No. 6, 300054 Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of ENT, Victor Babeş University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
- ENT Department, SCMUT Hospital Timisoara, Bd. Revolutiei No. 6, 300054 Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of ENT, Victor Babeş University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
- ENT Department, SCMUT Hospital Timisoara, Bd. Revolutiei No. 6, 300054 Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Medical Semiology I, Victor Babeş University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- ENT Department, SCMUT Hospital Timisoara, Bd. Revolutiei No. 6, 300054 Timisoara, Romania
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Ang T, Juniat V, Selva D. Autoimmune markers in screening for orbital inflammatory disease. Eye (Lond) 2022; 37:1088-1093. [PMID: 35440697 PMCID: PMC10102185 DOI: 10.1038/s41433-022-02068-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2022] [Revised: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Immunogenic causes of inflammation may be difficult to differentiate in the work-up of orbital inflammatory disease. The study aims to investigate the utility of autoimmune markers in the screening for orbital inflammation. Markers studied included angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), antinuclear antibody (ANA), anti-neutrophilic cytoplasmic autoantibodies (ANCA), extractable nuclear antigen (ENA), anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (Anti-CCP) and anti-double stranded DNA antibody (Anti-dsDNA antibody). METHODS A retrospective single-centre study of consecutive patients with non-infective orbital inflammation screened for autoimmune markers at presentation. Serology was interpreted alongside clinical course and other investigations (e.g. radiographic features and histopathology). Tabulated data and Pearson's Chi-square allowed analysis of trends between serology, diagnosis and the decision to biopsy. RESULTS 79 patients, between 1999 and 2021, were included (50 females, mean age was 50.4 ± 17.4 years). 28 (34.6%) patients had specific orbital inflammation and 53 (65.4%) patients had non-specific orbital inflammation (NSOI). Of the 12 patients with positive serology and a specific diagnosis, only 5 (41.7%) patients had concordant serological results. There was no association between serology results and the patient undergoing biopsy (P = 0.651). Serology was unable to exclude nor differentiate NSOI from other specific conditions and ANA had limited discriminatory value between specific conditions and NSOI. CONCLUSION Serological testing alone may not provide a clear direction for further investigation of orbital inflammation and a biopsy may occur independently of the serological results. The value of autoimmune markers may lie in subsequent follow-up as patients may develop suggestive symptoms after an indeterminate positive result or initially seronegative disease.
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- Terence Ang
- Discipline of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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Heedari HM, Ciotoracu AC, Mitulescu TC, Dimancescu MG, Enache S, Predețeanu D. A clinical case of orbital inflammatory pseudotumor as the primary expression of eosinophilic angiocentric fibrosis. Rom J Ophthalmol 2021; 65:411-418. [PMID: 35087988 PMCID: PMC8764436 DOI: 10.22336/rjo.2021.82] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Eosinophilic angiocentric fibrosis (EAF) is an infrequent and slowly progressive disease, represented by fibroinflammatory lesions of unknown origin, which mainly involves the sinonasal structures and upper respiratory tract. Occasionally, it can affect the orbit and ocular adnexa causing symptoms such as proptosis, globe displacement and periorbital edema. In very rare cases, ocular manifestation as an orbital inflammatory pseudotumor can be the primary localization of the disease. Current literature proposes a relation between EAF and immunoglobulin G4-related disease spectrum. We describe the case of a 69-year-old man presented with antecedents of left periorbital edema, epiphora and retroocular pain. Examination showed a nonaxial proptosis, severe limitation in left eye adduction and lateral globe displacement. Orbital imaging revealed a left medial orbital mass with involvement of the inferior rectus and the medial rectus muscles. An orbital biopsy of the mass illustrated an inflammatory infiltrate with a notable eosinophilic component, "onion-skin appearance" of vessels and surrounding concentric fibrosis, highly suggestive of EAF. Further investigations showed a high expression of IgG4 and excluded other possible diseases. There was a favorable evolution of the orbital inflammatory pseudotumor following a 4-month treatment course with oral glucocorticoids. Abbreviations: EAF = Eosinophilic angiocentric fibrosis, CT = Computed tomography, MRI = Magnetic resonance imaging, GPA = Granulomatosis with polyangiitis, EGP = eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis, MPA = microscopic polyangiitis, ANCA = Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies, Ig = Immunoglobulin.
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- Helen-Melissa Heedari
- Department of Rheumatology and Internal Medicine, "Sfânta Maria" Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Rheumatology and Internal Medicine, "Sfânta Maria" Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania
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- Pathological Anatomy Laboratory, "Sfânta Maria" Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania
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- "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
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Singh S, Selva D. Non-infectious Dacryoadenitis. Surv Ophthalmol 2021; 67:353-368. [PMID: 34081929 DOI: 10.1016/j.survophthal.2021.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2020] [Revised: 05/19/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Dacryoadenitis is an inflammation of the lacrimal gland that may have various etiologies with similar presentations. Despite more recent elucidation of specific causes, the management has remained largely unchanged. Hence, the condition remains under biopsied with the rationale that empirical treatment with corticosteroids is effective for many of the causes. Dacryoadenitis, however, dacryoadenitis can be the presenting sign of an undiagnosed systemic disease and a mimick for lymphoma; hence, tissue diagnosis and systemic investigations play a vital role. A significant proportion of dacryoadenitis has a specific etiology, and IgG4-related dacryoadenitis is more frequently identified as a cause. We summarize the different types of immune-mediated dacryoadenitis, their clinical findings, histopathology, management, and prognosis. We have also highlighted and formulated practice guidelines for diagnosis and effective treatment based on the underlying systemic disease.
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- Swati Singh
- Center for Ocular Regeneration (CORE), L V Prasad Eye Institute, Telangana, Hyderabad, India.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Adelaide Hospital, South Australia, Adelaide, Australia
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Isolated orbital periphlebitis in the context of nonspecific orbital inflammation is rare. This case series describes 3 patients with periphlebitis of the superior ophthalmic vein, 2 of which were confirmed with pathology. All 3 cases had a history of Graves hyperthyroidism. Superior ophthalmic vein periphlebitis is a rare form of orbital inflammation presenting with proptosis and motility restriction yet few inflammatory signs. It may be associated with autoimmune hyperthyroidism and represent a rare feature of thyroid eye disease, or perhaps could be an overlap syndrome between thyroid eye disease and nonspecific orbital inflammation. Treatment response is variable and may require a prolonged course of steroids or other immunosuppressive medications.
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Primary Nasocutaneous Fistulae in Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis: A Case Series and Literature Review. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg 2021; 37:55-60. [PMID: 32282641 DOI: 10.1097/iop.0000000000001678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE To report the presentation, investigation, management, and outcomes of primary nasocutaneous fistulae in granulomatosis with polyangiitis and review the literature of this complication. METHODS Retrospective series of 5 patients with granulomatosis with polyangiitis and nasocutaneous fistulae and the medical and surgical management strategies employed. RESULTS Two cases presented with fistulae as the primary symptom of their systemic disease. Systemic management of granulomatosis with polyangiitis is a primary concern and two cases had inadequate control at presentation such that surgical intervention was deferred. Of the other 3 cases, 2 were closed using a median forehead flap and the other with an orbicularis advancement flap. An endonasal approach was attempted in 1 case but was unsuccessful due to the friable nature of the nasal mucosal tissue. CONCLUSIONS Nasocutaneous fistulae should alert the clinician to underlying granulomatosis with polyangiitis, which may be a presentation of this condition. Systemic management of disease is often a barrier to surgical management. Myocutaneous flaps may be the most reliable management option to achieve closure.
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Andrada-Elena M, Ioana TT, Mihaela FM, Irina-Elena C, Andrei TI, Florian B. Wegener's granulomatosis with orbital involvement: case report and literature review. Rom J Ophthalmol 2021; 65:93-97. [PMID: 33817443 PMCID: PMC7995507 DOI: 10.22336/rjo.2021.19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Objective: To describe the chronology and the extent of orbital involvement in a case of granulomatosis with polyangiitis. Methods: Descriptive case report and literature review. Results: A 45-year-old patient, formerly diagnosed with granulomatosis with polyangiitis due to otorhinolaryngologic manifestations, pulmonary lesions, renal impairment, left knee arthritis and high blood levels of antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies, addressed the Ophthalmology Department in November 2020, having the following complaints: left eye mild retro-orbital discomfort, proptosis and epiphora. On examination, Snellen’s best corrected visual acuity was 6/ 6 in both eyes. The anterior segment of the left eye displayed significant changes: proptosis, upper lid swelling, ptosis, slightly decreased ocular motility, mild conjunctival hyperemia and chemosis, thinning of sclera in the upper quadrant and mild posterior subcapsular cataract. Left eye funduscopy revealed a slightly elevated optic disc, with indistinct margins in the nasal quadrant. Spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (OCT) of the optic nerve confirmed the clinical findings, illustrating an increase in the retinal nerve fiber layers thickness in the nasal quadrant, with no corresponding visual field defect. The orbit magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) unveiled an intraconal mass surrounding the optic nerve on its entire intra-orbital path, confirming the diagnosis of left orbital granuloma. Conclusion: Considering the relapsing disease and the orbital involvement, the patient is currently a candidate for rituximab, a monoclonal antibody against CD20. Abbreviations: AAV = ANCA associated vasculitides, ANCA = antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody, AOM = acute otitis media, BCVA = best corrected visual acuity, CRP = C-reactive protein, CT = computerized tomography, EGPA = eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis, ENT = otorhinolaryngology/ ear-nose-throat, ESR = erythrocyte sedimentation rate, GPA = granulomatosis with polyangiitis, LE = left eye, MPA = microscopic polyangiitis, MRI = magnetic resonance imaging, OCT = optical coherence tomography, RE = right eye, RNFL = retinal nerve fiber layers, TNF = tumor necrosis factor, WG = Wegener’s granulomatosis
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- "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania.,"Retina" Clinic, Bucharest, Romania
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- "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania.,Rheumatology Department, "Dr. Ioan Cantacuzino" Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania
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- Emergency Eye Hospital, Bucharest, Romania.,"Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania.,"Retina" Clinic, Bucharest, Romania
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Franco J, Lee NG. Granulomatosis with polyangiitis presenting as recurrent, multifocal orbital myositis. Orbit 2020; 40:529-531. [PMID: 32878531 DOI: 10.1080/01676830.2020.1817949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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A 43-year-old woman was referred with a 10 month history of persistent pain in the left orbit. Two years prior, she experienced similar pain in the right orbit. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at the time revealed an enlarged right medial rectus muscle. She was diagnosed with idiopathic orbital myositis and was successfully treated with oral corticosteroids. A year later, she developed symptoms in the left orbit with similar imaging findings. For ten months, she remained on high dose corticosteroids for presumed left medial rectus myositis before presenting to our service. Computed tomography (CT) imaging after corticosteroid taper revealed enlarged left medial rectus and left lateral rectus muscles. Orbital biopsy established a diagnosis of granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), for which she was successfully treated with rituximab. This case underscores the importance of not only proceeding with biopsy in atypical cases of orbital myositis but to also taper steroids prior to biopsy.
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- Jovany Franco
- Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.,Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Havuz E, GÜdÜl Havuz S. Rare Presentation of Severely Limited Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis Manifesting With Orbital Wall Destruction: Literature Review and Case Report. Arch Rheumatol 2020; 35:292-299. [PMID: 32851382 DOI: 10.46497/archrheumatol.2020.7503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2019] [Accepted: 05/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Necrosis resulting from mechanical local factors can be seen in patients with granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) even in remission. GPA can cause serious morbidity even when limited. An ocular prosthesis that increases inflammation and damages local circulation should be used very carefully in such patients. In this article, we report a 68-year-old male patient who was diagnosed with localized GPA 11 years ago and referred to our clinic with the complaint of displacement of an ocular prosthesis inside the nose and epistaxis. Four years ago, the left eye was enucleated because of pain and vision loss. Two months after the enucleation, the patient began to use an ocular prosthesis. Orbital medial wall destruction developed while the patient was receiving maintenance therapy that consisted of cyclophosphamide (150 mg/day) plus prednisolone (32 mg). When the ocular prosthesis was displaced in the nasal cavity, the prosthesis was first removed and the patient was clinically stabilized. Later, orbital wall reconstruction was performed at another center.
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- Erol Havuz
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Health Sciences, SUAM Samsun Hospital, Samsun, Turkey
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- Department of Microbiology, Public Health Institution of Turkey, Samsun, Turkey
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Vargas-Villanueva A, Carvajal-Saiz N, Muñoz-Ortiz J, de-la-Torre A. Bilateral corneal perforation and iris prolapse as a complication non-peripheral ulcerative keratitis in a patient with fulminant granulomatosis with polyangiitis: a case report. J Ophthalmic Inflamm Infect 2020; 10:2. [PMID: 31925570 PMCID: PMC6954162 DOI: 10.1186/s12348-020-0195-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2018] [Accepted: 01/06/2020] [Indexed: 05/30/2023] Open
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- NeURos Research Group, Escuela de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad del Rosario, Carrera 24 # 63, C 69, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Escuela Superior de Oftalmología-Instituto Barraquer de América, Bogotá, Colombia.,NeURos Research Group, Escuela de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad del Rosario, Carrera 24 # 63, C 69, Bogotá, Colombia
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- NeURos Research Group, Escuela de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad del Rosario, Carrera 24 # 63, C 69, Bogotá, Colombia.
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Gheita TA, Abd El Latif EM. Relationship of ocular presentation in granulomatosis with polyangiitis to autoantibodies and disease activity. Z Rheumatol 2019; 78:281-286. [PMID: 29926173 DOI: 10.1007/s00393-018-0495-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to assess disease characteristics, autoantibodies, and disease activity in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) patients with ocular manifestations. METHODS The cohort included 46 GPA patients visiting the ophthalmology clinic. Ocular manifestations were recorded, clinical and slit lamp examinations were performed. The Birmingham Vasculitis Activity Score (BVAS) was recorded. Laboratory investigations and the antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA) assay were performed. RESULTS Median age of the 22 male and 24 female patients was 44.5 (32-63) years, median disease duration 6.5 (1-16) years. Ocular manifestations were present in all patients: 12 (26.1%) had proptosis; 40 (87%) had scleritis/episcleritis, with perforation in 3 (6.5%); 33 (71.7%) had keratoconjunctivitis (KC), with acute infiltrative stromal keratitis in 11, peripheral ulcerative keratitis in 15, and sclerosing keratitis in 11 patients. Uveitis was present in 11 (23.9%) and retinal changes including vasculitis, exudates, and hemorrhage were present in 7 (15.2%). Blurred vision was present in 43 (93.5%) patients and 2 (4.3%) had vision loss. Glaucoma was present in 4 (8.7%) and hypotony in 2 (4.3%) patients. Involvement was bilateral in 32 (69.6%) patients. Rheumatoid factor (RF) was positive in 56.5% and significantly associated with uveitis (p = 0.04), while antinuclear antibody (ANA) was positive in 45.7% and significantly associated with KC (p = 0.04). BVAS tended to be higher in patients with uveitis (p = 0.49). CONCLUSION Ocular involvement must be considered in all GPA patients and referral to an experienced ophthalmologist is mandatory for proper management and improved outcome of such a rare systemic disease. ANA and RF positivity may raise suspicion for KC or uveitis, respectively. There was a remarkable association between uveitis and disease activity.
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- T A Gheita
- Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Ophthalmology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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A Comprehensive Review of Cross-Sectional Imaging of the Nasolacrimal Drainage Apparatus: What Radiologists Need to Know. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2019; 213:1331-1340. [PMID: 31483141 DOI: 10.2214/ajr.19.21507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this study is to provide a comprehensive review of the radiographic anatomy and cross-sectional imaging findings of the full gamut of nasolacrimal drainage apparatus diseases, highlighting imaging findings from the different nasolacrimal drainage apparatus surgeries, posttreatment complications, and potential imaging pitfalls. CONCLUSION. Radiologists play a critical role in guiding the management of nasolacrimal drainage apparatus diseases and should be familiar with the anatomy and characteristic imaging findings of commonly encountered nasolacrimal drainage apparatus abnormalities and surgeries.
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Durel CA, Hot A, Trefond L, Aumaitre O, Pugnet G, Samson M, Abad S, Belot A, Blanchard-Delaunay C, Cohen P, Cohen-Aubard F, Cottin V, Crestani B, Moreuil CD, Durupt S, Garzaro M, Girszyn N, Godeau B, Hachulla E, Jamilloux Y, Jego P, Killian M, Lazaro E, Le Gallou T, Liozon E, Martin T, Papo T, Perlat A, Pillet P, Guillevin L, Terrier B. Orbital mass in ANCA-associated vasculitides: data on clinical, biological, radiological and histological presentation, therapeutic management, and outcome from 59 patients. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2019; 58:1565-1573. [DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/kez071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2018] [Revised: 02/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Objective
Orbital mass is a rare and sight-threatening manifestation of ANCA-associated vasculitides, which remains a therapeutic challenge. We aimed to describe the presentation, therapeutic management and outcome of ANCA-associated vasculitides-related orbital mass.
Methods
We conducted a French nationwide retrospective study of patients with orbital mass in the setting of ANCA-associated vasculitides according to ACR criteria and/or Chapel Hill Consensus Conference definitions.
Results
Fifty-nine patients [33 women, median age 46 (range 7–90) years] were included. Fifty-six (95%) patients had granulomatosis with polyangiitis, two eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis and one microscopic polyangiitis. Orbital mass was unilateral in 47 (80%) cases, and seemed to develop from ENT involvement in most cases. Orbital mass biopsy was available in 32 (54%) patients, showing lymphoplasmacytic infiltration in 65%, fibrosis in 55%, granulomas in 48% and vasculitis in 36%. All patients but one received glucocorticoids as first-line therapy associated with immunosuppressive agents in 82%, mainly cyclophosphamide. Response to therapy was noted in 52% of patients treated with cyclophosphamide compared with 91% of those treated with rituximab. Twenty-seven (46%) patients required a second-line therapy because of relapse (59%) or refractory course (41%). Sequelae included visual impairment in 28%, with definitive blindness in 17%. Refractory course was associated with PR3-ANCA positivity, visual loss and contiguous pachymeningitis.
Conclusion
Orbital mass is associated with refractory course and high frequency of sequelae, especially blindness. Refractory course is associated with PR3-ANCA positivity, visual loss and contiguous pachymeningitis.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hôpital Edouard Herriot, Lyon
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hôpital Gabriel Montpied, Clermont-Ferrand
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hôpital Gabriel Montpied, Clermont-Ferrand
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hôpital Purpan, Toulouse
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Immunology, CHU Dijon Bourgogne, Dijon
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- AP-HP, Hôpital Avicennes, Department of Internal Medicine, Université Paris 13, Sorbonne, Paris Cité, Faculté de Médecine Bobigny, Paris
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- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Rheumatology, Dermatology, National Referral Center for Inflammatory Rheumatism and Autoimmune Diseases, Hôpital Femme Mère Enfant, Bron
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hôpital Cochin, Paris
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Referral Center for Systemic and Autoimmune Diseases, Hôpital de la Pitié-Salpêtrière, Paris
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, National Reference Center for Rare Pulmonary Diseases, Lyon
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hôpital de la Cavale Blanche, Brest
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud, Lyon
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hôpital Charles Nicolle, Rouen
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Referral Center for Adult Autoimmune Cytopenias, Hôpital Henri Mondor, Créteil
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hôpital Claude Huriez, National Referral Center for Systemic Autoimmune Diseases North and North-West of France, Université de Lille, Lille
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hôpital de la Croix-Rousse, Lyon
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hôpital Sud, Rennes
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hôpital Nord, Saint-Etienne
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hôpital Haut-Lévêque, CHU de Bordeaux, Pessac
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hôpital de Limoges, Limoges
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- Department of Clinical Immunology, HIV, and Internal Medicine, National Referral Center for Systemic and Autoimmune Diseases RESO, Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Strasbourg
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hôpital Bichat, Paris
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- Department of Medical Pediatrics, CHU de Bordeaux – GH Pellegrin, Bordeaux
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Referral Center for Systemic and Autoimmune Diseases, Hôpital de la Pitié-Salpêtrière, Paris
- Hôpital Cochin, National Referral Center for Systemic and Autoimmune Diseases, Paris
- Faculté de Médecine Paris Descartes, Université Paris Descartes, Paris, France
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Referral Center for Systemic and Autoimmune Diseases, Hôpital de la Pitié-Salpêtrière, Paris
- Hôpital Cochin, National Referral Center for Systemic and Autoimmune Diseases, Paris
- Faculté de Médecine Paris Descartes, Université Paris Descartes, Paris, France
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Clinical significance of ocular manifestations in granulomatosis with polyangiitis: association with sinonasal involvement and damage. Rheumatol Int 2019; 39:489-495. [PMID: 30706192 DOI: 10.1007/s00296-019-04242-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2018] [Accepted: 01/16/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Ocular involvement is present in 50-60% of granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) patients and can affect any part of the ocular globe. The present study describes ophthalmologic manifestations, association with systemic symptoms, disease activity and damage in GPA. A cross-sectional study was conducted including patients with GPA who underwent rheumatologic and ophthalmologic evaluation. Demographics, comorbidities, ophthalmologic symptoms, serologic markers, radiographic studies, disease activity and damage were assessed. Descriptive statistics, correlation, univariable logistic regression analyses, Student's t, Mann-Whitney U, Chi-square and Fisher's exact tests were performed. Fifty patients were included, 60% female, the median age was 56 years, disease duration 72.5 months. Nineteen (38%) patients had ocular manifestations at GPA diagnosis, scleritis being the most frequent; 27 (54%) patients presented ocular involvement during follow-up, repeated scleritis and dacryocystitis being the most common manifestations. Concomitant ophthalmic and sinonasal involvement was present in 12 (24%). Ocular and ENT damage occurred in 58% and 70%, respectively. Epiphora and blurred vision were the most frequent symptoms; scleromalacia and conjunctival hyperemia (27%) the most frequent clinical abnormalities. Ocular involvement at diagnosis was associated with concomitant ocular and sinonasal involvement at follow-up (OR 4.72, 95% CI 1.17-19.01, p = 0.01). Ocular involvement at follow-up was associated with age at GPA diagnosis (OR 0.94, 95% CI 0.90-0.99, p = 0.03), VDI (OR 1.29, 95% CI 1.03-1.61, p = 0.02), and ENT damage (OR 5.27, 95% CI 1.37-20.13, p = 0.01). In GPA, ocular involvement is frequent, therefore, non-ophthalmologist clinicians should be aware of this manifestation to reduce the risk of visual morbidity and organ damage.
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Parperis K, Abdulqader Y. Aortitis and pachymeningitis: an unusual combination in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (myeloperoxidase-associated vasculitis). BMJ Case Rep 2019; 12:12/1/e226795. [PMID: 30696638 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2018-226795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Aortitis and pachymeningitis are uncommon manifestations of the antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitides, a group of systemic autoimmune diseases mainly affecting small vessels. We present a case of a 71-year-old woman with a remote history of idiopathic chronic granulomatous pachymeningitis complicated with aortic thickening due to autoimmune aortitis.
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- Konstantinos Parperis
- Medicine, Maricopa Medical Center and University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix, Arizona, USA.,Medicine, University of Cyprus Medical School, Nicosia, Cyprus
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- Internal Medicine, Maricopa Integrated Health System, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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Gallogly JA, Faraji F, Jumaily MH, Schneider JS, Brunworth JD. Diagnostic dilemmas of mechanical restriction of the medial rectus: A case report. ALLERGY & RHINOLOGY 2018; 9:2152656718764231. [PMID: 29977655 PMCID: PMC6028159 DOI: 10.1177/2152656718764231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Background Due to the proximity of the maxillary sinus and ethmoid sinuses to the orbit, inflammatory processes that originate in the sinonasal region have the potential to extend into the orbit. Objective We presented a case of ptosis and restrictive strabismus of the medial rectus muscle. Methods A case report with a literature review of possible diagnoses. Results Biopsy, imaging, and laboratory evaluation by otolaryngology, ophthalmology, and rheumatology services were unable to identify the cause of the fibrosis after 22 months of follow-up. A response to oral steroids indicated an inflammatory process. Conclusion Unilateral mechanical restriction of the medial rectus muscle is a rare complication of nasal disease. Inflammatory processes and iatrogenic injury are known to cause fibrosis of surrounding tissue. We presented a unique case of medial rectus fibrosis that did not meet the diagnostic criteria of recognized etiologies.
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- James A Gallogly
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, Missouri.,No funding sources supported research.,The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare pertaining to this article
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, Missouri.,No funding sources supported research.,The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare pertaining to this article
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, Missouri.,No funding sources supported research.,The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare pertaining to this article
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, Missouri.,No funding sources supported research.,The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare pertaining to this article
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, Missouri.,No funding sources supported research.,The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare pertaining to this article
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An unusual swelling of the supraorbital region. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2018; 126:98-101. [PMID: 29373259 DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2017.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2016] [Revised: 10/29/2017] [Accepted: 11/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Savino, MD G, Campana, MD A, Petrone, MD G, Grimaldi, MD G, Murchison AP. In search of a disease. Surv Ophthalmol 2017; 62:716-721. [DOI: 10.1016/j.survophthal.2016.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2016] [Accepted: 12/14/2016] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Srinivasan A, Kleinberg TT, Murchison AP, Bilyk JR. Laboratory Investigations for Diagnosis of Autoimmune and Inflammatory Periocular Disease: Part II. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg 2017; 33:1-8. [PMID: 27115208 DOI: 10.1097/iop.0000000000000701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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PURPOSE To review the important laboratory serological investigations routinely performed for the diagnosis of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases of the orbit and ocular adnexa. METHODS Review of the literature as well as personal clinical experience of the authors. Due to the extensive nature of the topic, the review has been split into 2 parts. Part I covers thyroid eye disease, IgG4-related disease, and myasthenia gravis. In part II of the review, sarcoidosis, vasculitis, Sjögren syndrome, and giant cell arteritis will be discussed. RESULTS Several relatively specific serologic tests are available for the diagnosis of a variety of inflammatory and serologic diseases of the orbit. CONCLUSION In cases of limited orbital or sino-orbital disease, serologic testing may be negative in a significant number of patients. Specifically, the clinician should be wary of ruling out limited orbital sarcoid or sinoorbital granulomatosis with polyangiitis based on serologic testing alone. Part I of this review has covered serologic testing for thyroid eye disease, IgG4-related disease, and myasthenia gravis. In part II, the authors discuss serologic testing for sarcoidosis, vasculitis, Sjögren syndrome (SS), and giant cell arteritis (GCA).
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- Archana Srinivasan
- *Research Department, Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, †Worcester Ophthalmology Associates, Worcester, Massachusetts, and ‡Skull Base Division, Neuro-Ophthalmology Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A
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Mombaerts I, Rose GE, Garrity JA. Orbital inflammation: Biopsy first. Surv Ophthalmol 2016; 61:664-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.survophthal.2016.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2015] [Revised: 03/03/2016] [Accepted: 03/04/2016] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Lopes Caçola R, Morais SA, Carvalho R, Môço R. Bilateral dacryoadenitis as initial presentation of a locally aggressive and unresponsive limited form of orbital granulomatosis with polyangiitis. BMJ Case Rep 2016; 2016:bcr-2015-214099. [PMID: 27170605 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2015-214099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Limited orbital granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is uncommon and its diagnosis may be delayed, especially when isolated lacrimal involvement is the initial presentation, because clinical manifestations are non-specific and systemic diagnostic criteria are not applicable. Making an early diagnosis despite the absence of systemic progression is extremely important because in some cases the disease is locally destructive, with irreversible visual and functional loss, and it can be refractory to corticosteroids and conventional immunosuppressive drugs to induce remission. The authors report an unusual limited form of orbital GPA in a 35-year-old woman presenting with bilateral dacryoadenitis, evolving later to locally aggressive bilateral orbital pseudotumour leading to proptosis, extraocular myositis, diplopia and medial deviation of the nasal septum. She had never had systemic manifestations but her disease was persistently active and unresponsive to corticosteroids and immunosuppressors. The aim of this paper is to provide further evidence of aggressive and refractory limited forms of GPA.
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- Rute Lopes Caçola
- Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Pedro Hispano, Matosinhos, Portugal
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Pedro Hispano, Matosinhos, Portugal
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital Pedro Hispano, Matosinhos, Portugal
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Pedro Hispano, Matosinhos, Portugal
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Kubaisi B, Abu Samra K, Foster CS. Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegener's disease): An updated review of ocular disease manifestations. Intractable Rare Dis Res 2016; 5:61-9. [PMID: 27195187 PMCID: PMC4869584 DOI: 10.5582/irdr.2016.01014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is a potentially lethal systemic disorder that is characterized by necrotizing vasculitis of small arteries and veins. The respiratory system is most commonly affected in limited forms of the disease, however upper and lower respiratory system, systemic vasculitis, and necrotizing glomerulonephritis are the characteristic components of the disease triad. The peak incidence is observed at 64-75 years of age, with a prevalence of 8-10 per million depending on geographic location. In this review we focus on the ocular manifestations of the disease which occur in nearly in one third of the patients. In addition we describe the neuro-ophthalmic complications which occur in up to half of cases. We also discuss the current systemic treatment options including corticosteroids, cyclophosphamide, azathioprine, and the available biologic response modifiers including rituximab. The disease remains difficult to diagnose due to the generalized symptomatic presentation of patients with GPA. As a result, several sets of diagnostic criteria have been developed which include clinical, serological, and histopathological findings to varying extents. Early diagnosis and multi-specialty collaboration among physicians is necessary to adequately manage the disease and the potential complications that may result from drugs used in the treatment of the disease. Despite recent advances, more research is necessary to prevent the high rates of mortality from the disease itself and from therapeutic side effects.
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- Buraa Kubaisi
- Massachusetts Eye Research and Surgery institution, Waltham, MA, USA
- Ocular Immunology and Uveitis Foundation, Waltham, MA, USA
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- Massachusetts Eye Research and Surgery institution, Waltham, MA, USA
- Ocular Immunology and Uveitis Foundation, Waltham, MA, USA
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- Massachusetts Eye Research and Surgery institution, Waltham, MA, USA
- Ocular Immunology and Uveitis Foundation, Waltham, MA, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Address correspondence to: Dr. C. Stephen Foster, Massachusetts Eye Research and Surgery Institution, 1440 Main St. Ste. 201, Waltham, MA, USA. E-mail:
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Orbital tumour due rhinosinusal extension in a patient with Wegener's granulomatosis. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016; 91:442-5. [PMID: 27017537 DOI: 10.1016/j.oftal.2016.02.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2015] [Revised: 02/15/2016] [Accepted: 02/17/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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CASE REPORT The case is presented of a 49 year-old woman with an orbital mass originating from the rhinosinus. She had a history of Wegener's granulomatosis, refractory to both biological and immunosuppressive therapy. Clinical examination showed proptosis, diplopia, and restriction of ocular movements. DISCUSSION Orbital mass resection was performed, due to its rapid growth, and lack of response to medical treatment.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW To review the spectrum of lacrimal gland inflammation, with particular reference to the old condition, idiopathic dacryoadenitis, and the new, immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4)-related dacryoadenitis. RECENT FINDINGS Idiopathic dacryoadenitis remains the most common inflammatory lesion of the lacrimal gland, for which surgical treatment is successful. There is mounting evidence that the presence of IgG4-positive plasma cells in a lacrimal gland specimen is nonspecific, for being found in other inflammatory lacrimal gland lesions, even lymphoproliferative ones. To identify IgG4-related dacryoadenitis, particularly when there is no documented disease elsewhere, the criteria have been strengthened toward abundant IgG4-positive plasma cell counting. SUMMARY The gold standard of diagnosis of noninfectious lacrimal gland inflammation is tissue biopsying, which is commonly therapeutic in the case of idiopathic dacryoadenitis. Although it was initially suggested that IgG4-related dacryoadenitis is a possible cause of idiopathic dacryoadenitis, it becomes obvious that it has more resemblance to the lymphoproliferative tumors.
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Gavard-Perret A, Lagier J, Delmas J, Delas J, Adenis JP, Robert PY. [Rationale for a diagnostic approach in non-Graves' orbital inflammation--Report of 61 patients]. J Fr Ophtalmol 2015; 38:912-23. [PMID: 26604081 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2015.04.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2015] [Revised: 04/13/2015] [Accepted: 04/29/2015] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Orbital inflammatory syndromes include a wide variety of inflammatory intraorbital processes which are very different in terms of clinical presentation and prognosis. We currently prefer to differentiate so-called "specific" inflammations, for which an etiology is able to be identified, from idiopathic orbital inflammatory syndromes (IOIS), for which the etiology remains unknown and the histology is nonspecific. PURPOSE To propose an efficient diagnostic approach for clinicians managing patients with non-Graves' orbital inflammations. MATERIALS AND METHODS This is a retrospective and prospective study concerning 61 patients managed by the medical team for non-Graves' orbital inflammations between May, 1999 and May, 2013 in the ophthalmology departments of Nice and Limoges university hospitals in France. Seventeen specific inflammations, 19 orbital lymphomas and 25 idiopathic orbital inflammatory syndromes were included. Patients were divided into two groups. Thirty-six patients (group 1) underwent primary biopsy, while for the other 25 (group 2), therapy was begun empirically without biopsy. We could therefore compare both approaches in terms of diagnostic efficiency and time until identification of a specific etiology. RESULTS Our statistical results show that an approach without primary biopsy leads to a number of specific diagnoses statistically much lower than that obtained by the approach with primary biopsy. Also, the risk of missing a specific inflammation (with as a consequence an inappropriate treatment and a risk of functional sequelae as well as a fatal risk of missing a lymphoproliferative pathology) is very clearly higher in the case of not performing primary biopsy. Finally, the average time elapsed between the initial consultation with the ophthalmologist and a specific diagnosis was one month in the case of the first approach, while this delay was almost three times higher with the second approach, with a mean of 2.91 months (P<0.01). DISCUSSION Our study shows that biopsy should be the mainstay of diagnostic management. A trial of empiric treatment is only performed first in myositis or in locations where biopsy could jeopardize functional prognosis. It should only be done after biopsy in all other cases. Of course, in all cases of relapse or recurrence after treatment, biopsy should be performed or repeated. CONCLUSION The diagnostic work-up of a patient with an orbital inflammatory process must of course include blood testing and orbital imaging, but also a systematic primary biopsy for histological examination in the vast majority of cases. It must be repeated at least in the case of any doubt about the diagnosis or in the case of any recurrence or resistance to treatment.
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- A Gavard-Perret
- Ophtalmologie pédiatrique, hôpital Robert-Debré, 48, boulevard Sérurier, 75019 Paris, France.
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- CHU de Nice, 30, voie Romaine, 06001 Nice, France
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- CHU de Limoges, 2, avenue Martin-Luther-King, 87000 Limoges, France
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- CHU de Nice, 30, voie Romaine, 06001 Nice, France
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- CHU de Limoges, 2, avenue Martin-Luther-King, 87000 Limoges, France
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- CHU de Limoges, 2, avenue Martin-Luther-King, 87000 Limoges, France
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Tan LT, Davagnanam I, Isa H, Rose GE, Verity DH, Pusey CD, Lightman S. Clinical and Imaging Features of Lacrimal Gland Involvement in Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis. Ophthalmology 2015; 122:2125-9. [PMID: 26233627 DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2015.06.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2015] [Revised: 06/17/2015] [Accepted: 06/17/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Lacrimal gland involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) commonly accompanies orbital disease, but occasionally may be the sole presentation preceding any other organ manifestation or systemic disease. Diagnosis of orbital GPA, especially in patients with lacrimal involvement as the initial presentation, can be difficult because of nonspecific clinical features and lack of diagnostic specificity on histologic and antineutrophilic cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA) testing. Orbital GPA can be associated with a high morbidity from potential visual loss or rapid progression of latent systemic disease, making early diagnosis important. The purpose of this study was to describe the clinical and imaging features of patients with lacrimal gland involvement secondary to GPA and to compare them with those of other orbital inflammatory conditions in the lacrimal gland fossa. DESIGN Retrospective, noninterventional comparative case series. PARTICIPANTS Two hundred forty-seven patients who had undergone orbital biopsy over a 21-year period were identified from the Institute of Ophthalmology Pathology database. Sixty-nine patients were found to have orbital inflammatory disease with lacrimal gland involvement, of whom 7 had a final diagnosis of GPA. METHODS Clinical and imaging features of patients with GPA were analyzed and compared with those of the non-GPA group. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Features associated with GPA. RESULTS The median age at presentation for GPA patients was 30 years (mean ± standard deviation, 36.7±16.7 years; range, 14-57 years). The interval from presentation to definitive diagnosis of GPA ranged from 3 to 20 months (mean, 12.1 months; median, 12 months). Sinonasal involvement was demonstrated in 43% and bony changes were demonstrated in 29% of patients with GPA. A higher proportion of patients with GPA demonstrated sinonasal involvement (P = 0.011) and bony destruction (P = 0.048) compared with non-GPA patients. CONCLUSIONS Associated sinonasal involvement and bony changes on imaging are highly suggestive of GPA and should prompt a full diagnostic workup. A high index of suspicion should be maintained, with repeated ANCA testing, biopsy, and imaging where indicated, especially in the younger age group.
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- Lee Teak Tan
- University College London Institute of Ophthalmology, London, United Kingdom; Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, United Kingdom; Multidisciplinary Vasculitis Clinic, Hammersmith Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, United Kingdom; Brain Repair & Rehabilitation Unit, Institute of Neurology, London, United Kingdom
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- University College London Institute of Ophthalmology, London, United Kingdom; Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, United Kingdom; Multidisciplinary Vasculitis Clinic, Hammersmith Hospital, London, United Kingdom; Ophthalmology Department, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
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- University College London Institute of Ophthalmology, London, United Kingdom; Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Multidisciplinary Vasculitis Clinic, Hammersmith Hospital, London, United Kingdom; Department of Ophthalmology, Imperial College, London, United Kingdom
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- University College London Institute of Ophthalmology, London, United Kingdom; Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, United Kingdom; Multidisciplinary Vasculitis Clinic, Hammersmith Hospital, London, United Kingdom.
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de Hoog J, Volovici V, Dammers R. Successful surgical optic nerve decompression in a patient with hypertrophic pachymeningitis due to granulomatous polyangiitis. BMJ Case Rep 2015; 2015:bcr-2014-208110. [PMID: 25612758 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2014-208110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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A 57-year-old woman presented with subacute vision loss of first the left, and later the right eye. She was diagnosed with granulomatous polyangiitis with hypertrophic pachymeningitis and optic nerve compression. Her visual acuity could not be permanently restored with immune suppressants alone, so a surgical decompression of the right optic nerve, via a modified cranio-orbitozygomatic pretemporal approach, was performed. Her right eye regained 20/20 vision and has remained stable during 8 months of follow-up.
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- Joeri de Hoog
- Department of Ophthalmology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Grusha YO, Ismailova DS, Novikov PI, Abramova YV. [Ophthalmologic manifestation of granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegener's granulomatosis)]. TERAPEVT ARKH 2015; 87:111-116. [PMID: 27022660 DOI: 10.17116/terarkh20158712111-116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), formerly earlier known as Wegener's granulomatosis, is primary system necrotizing vasculitis of small and medium-sized vessels, which is characterized by the formation of foci of granulomatous inflammation. One of the target organs in GPA is the organ of vision. Its affection may not only reduce quality of life, but also may lead to the severest complications even to fatal outcome. The affection varies in severity from slight inflammation of the ocular superficial structures to severe involvement of all orbital and ocular structures to develop complete blindness, including bilateral one. GPA can affect any portion of the organ of vision. The changes are low specific, which makes early diagnosis and timely adequate therapy difficult. Overall all ophthalmologic manifestations can be divide into 4 groups: 1) lesions of the orbit and appendages; 2) those of the conjunctiva and fibrous tunic of the eyeball: 3) those of the retina: 4) those of the optic nerve. Orbital affection is characterized by the development of granulomas, dacryoadenitis with marked inflammatory infiltration of the surrounding tissues, including oculomotor muscles, and destruction of orbital bony walls. Nonspecific conjunctivitis and episcleritis are commonly encountered. Affection of the fibrous tunic of the eyeball is characterized by the development of necrotizing scleritis, peripheral ulcerative or stromal keratitis. The retina is rarely involved and mainly described as sporadic cases in the literature. The optic nerve is most commonly damaged due to the compression of the orbit by inflamed tissue; the lesion is more infrequently ischemic.
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- Ya O Grusha
- Research Institute of Eye Diseases, Moscow, Russia; I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Ministry of Health of Russia, Moscow, Russia
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- Research Institute of Eye Diseases, Moscow, Russia; I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Ministry of Health of Russia, Moscow, Russia
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- University Clinical Hospital Three, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Ministry of Health of Russia, Moscow, Russia
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- Research Institute of Eye Diseases, Moscow, Russia; I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Ministry of Health of Russia, Moscow, Russia
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Mouriaux F, Coffin-Pichonnet S, Robert PY, Abad S, Martin-Silva N. [Orbital inflammation]. J Fr Ophtalmol 2014; 37:818-24. [PMID: 25455557 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2014.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2014] [Accepted: 09/01/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Orbital inflammation is a generic term encompassing inflammatory pathologies affecting all structures within the orbit : anterior (involvement up to the posterior aspect of the globe), diffuse (involvement of intra- and/or extraconal fat), apical (involvement of the posterior orbit), myositis (involvement of only the extraocular muscles), dacryoadenitis (involvement of the lacrimal gland). We distinguish between specific inflammation and non-specific inflammation, commonly referred to as idiopathic inflammation. Specific orbital inflammation corresponds to a secondary localization of a "generalized" disease (systemic or auto-immune). Idiopathic orbital inflammation corresponds to uniquely orbital inflammation without generalized disease, and thus an unknown etiology. At the top of the differential diagnosis for specific or idiopathic orbital inflammation are malignant tumors, represented most commonly in the adult by lympho-proliferative syndromes and metastases. Treatment of specific orbital inflammation begins with treatment of the underlying disease. For idiopathic orbital inflammation, treatment (most often corticosteroids) is indicated above all in cases of visual loss due to optic neuropathy, in the presence of pain or oculomotor palsy.
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- F Mouriaux
- Service d'ophtalmologie, CHU Rennes, 2, rue Henri-Le-Guilloux, 35033 Rennes cedex 9, France.
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- Service d'ophtalmologie, CHU Caen, avenue de la Côte-de-Nacre, Caen, France
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- Service d'ophtalmologie, CHU Limoges, 2, avenue Martin-Luther-King, 87000 Limoges, France
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- Service de médecine interne, hôpital Avicenne, 125, rue de Stalingrad, 93009 Bobigny cedex, France
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- Service de médecine interne, CHU Caen, avenue de la Côte-de-Nacre, Caen, France
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Bitik B, Kılıç L, Küçükşahin O, Şahin K, Tufan A, Karadağ Ö, Pay S, Ateş A, Ucar M, Tutar H, Karaaslan Y, Yilmaz S, Ertenli AI, Konuk O, Turgay M, Goker B. Retro-orbital granuloma associated with granulomatosis with polyangiitis: a series of nine cases. Rheumatol Int 2014; 35:1083-92. [DOI: 10.1007/s00296-014-3179-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2014] [Accepted: 11/11/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Tan LT, Davagnanam I, Isa H, Taylor SR, Rose GE, Verity DH, Pusey CD, Lightman S. Clinical and Imaging Features Predictive of Orbital Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis and the Risk of Systemic Involvement. Ophthalmology 2014; 121:1304-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2013.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2013] [Revised: 11/24/2013] [Accepted: 12/02/2013] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Chen JJ, Hong S, Kirby PA, Policeni BA, Carter KD, Thurtell MJ. Limited Wegener's Granulomatosis Presenting with an Isolated Abduction Deficit. Neuroophthalmology 2014; 38:145-148. [PMID: 27928291 DOI: 10.3109/01658107.2014.894086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2013] [Revised: 01/18/2014] [Accepted: 01/24/2014] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Wegener's granulomatosis often affects the orbit, typically presenting with painful proptosis. The authors describe a 14 year-old girl, with limited Wegener's granulomatosis, who initially presented with an isolated painless abduction deficit that spontaneously resolved over several weeks. She subsequently developed painful proptosis and diplopia, followed by facial and oral nodules. This case demonstrates that limited Wegener's granulomatosis can rarely present with an isolated painless abduction deficit.
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- John J Chen
- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences; Department of Pathology
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences; Department of Neurology, University of IowaIowa City, IowaUSA; Department of Neurology, Veterans Affairs Medical CenterIowa City, IowaUSA
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Taylor SRJ, Salama AD, Pusey CD, Lightman S. Ocular manifestations of Wegener’s granulomatosis. EXPERT REVIEW OF OPHTHALMOLOGY 2014. [DOI: 10.1586/17469899.2.1.91] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Almouhawis HA, Leao JC, Fedele S, Porter SR. Wegener's granulomatosis: a review of clinical features and an update in diagnosis and treatment. J Oral Pathol Med 2013; 42:507-16. [PMID: 23301777 DOI: 10.1111/jop.12030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/17/2012] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Wegener's granulomatosis (WG) is an idiopathic, systemic inflammatory disease characterized by necrotizing granulomatous inflammation and pauci-immune small-vessel vasculitis of upper and lower respiratory tract and kidneys. The condition affects both genders equally, although some inconsistent gender differences have been observed. The aetiology of WG remains unknown although a number of exogenous factors have been suggested to be of aetiological relevance. Most clinical characteristics of this disease are non-specific, making clinical diagnosis challenging. Histopathological examination of lesional and peritoneal tissue is not pathognomonic, but is an essential investigation to confirm the presence of disease and exclude other disorders. At present, despite the increasingly wide range of potential therapies, cyclophosphamide plus corticosteroids remain the most recognized and effective means of inducing and sustaining remission of WG.
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- Hanan A Almouhawis
- Oral Medicine unit, Department of Maxillofacial Medicine and Surgery, UCL Eastman Dental Institute, London, UK
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Holle JU, Voigt C, Both M, Holl-Ulrich K, Nölle B, Laudien M, Moosig F, Gross WL. Orbital masses in granulomatosis with polyangiitis are associated with a refractory course and a high burden of local damage. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2013; 52:875-82. [DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/kes382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Maleki B, Valenzuela AA, Huang WY, Heathcote JG. Acute orbital inflammatory syndrome secondary to an ANCA-positive small-vessel vasculitis: a case report and review of the literature. Orbit 2012; 31:321-323. [PMID: 22642696 DOI: 10.3109/01676830.2012.678547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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A 61-year-old man presents with sequential painful bilateral proptosis within 36 h and orbital compartment syndrome resulting in complete loss of vision bilaterally. Sequential urgent lateral canthotomy and cantholysis were performed to reverse the compartment syndrome. Orbital imaging showed non-specific orbital inflammation. Biopsies showed necrotizing inflammation and bloodwork was positive for c-ANCA. The patient was therefore treated with prednisone and cyclophosphomide and showed good recovery of vision in one eye, and had no recurrence of orbital inflammation. ANCA-associated orbital vasculitides are rare, but must be kept in mind in the differential diagnosis of acute orbital inflammatory syndromes.
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- Babak Maleki
- Department of Ophthalmology, Dalhousie University , Halifax , Canada.
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Non-infectious vasculitides comprise a large number of diseases. Many of these diseases can cause inflammation within the orbit and a clinical presentation, which mimics numerous other processes. Orbital disease can often be the initial presentation of a systemic process and early diagnosis can help prevent long-term, potentially fatal consequences. The evaluation and treatment of non-infectious orbital vasculitides are often complicated and require a thorough understanding of the disease and underlying systemic associations. The long-term prognosis visually and systemically must be weighed against the risks and benefits of the treatment regimen. A large variety of corticosteroid formulations currently exist and are the mainstay of initial treatment. Traditional steroid-sparing immunosuppressive agents are also an important arsenal against these vasculitides. Recently, a new class of drugs called biologics, which target the various mediators of the inflammation cascade, may potentially provide more effective and less toxic treatment. This review aims to synthesize the current literature on non-infectious orbital vasculitides.
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Boulter EL, Eleftheriou D, Sebire NJ, Edelsten C, Brogan PA. Inflammatory lesions of the orbit: a single paediatric rheumatology centre experience. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2012; 51:1070-5. [DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/ker432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Bae KM, Lee WJ, Jeong YJ, Kim YS, Kim HS. A Case of Wegener's Granulomatosis Presenting as a Diplopia. JOURNAL OF RHEUMATIC DISEASES 2012. [DOI: 10.4078/jrd.2012.19.5.270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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- Kyung-Min Bae
- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea
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Augmented Kinetic Observational Proptometry: An Improved Technique for Clinical Assessment of Proptosis and Enophthalmos. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg 2011; 27:463. [DOI: 10.1097/iop.0b013e31821ccd97] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Santiago YM, Fay A. Wegener’s Granulomatosis of the Orbit: A Review of Clinical Features and Updates in Diagnosis and Treatment. Semin Ophthalmol 2011; 26:349-55. [DOI: 10.3109/08820538.2011.588662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Sethi A, Agarwal AK, Girhotra M, Naithani P. Tuberculosis: an extremely unusual cause of orbital wall erosion. Orbit 2011; 30:101-4. [PMID: 21438732 DOI: 10.3109/01676830.2011.558977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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We present the case report of a 10-year-old girl who presented to us with a painless swelling involving the left infraorbital region. The swelling was diagnosed to be tubercular in origin with erosion of the zygomatic, maxillary and frontal bones constituting the inferior and lateral walls of the left orbit. The patient responded well to antitubercular chemotherapy. A discussion of the case and a literature review of causes of orbital erosion is presented.
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- Ashwani Sethi
- Department of ENT Chacha Nehru Pediatric Hospital New Delhi, India.
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