Introduction Ocular rosacea is a multifactorial disease. Its pathophysiology remains unclear. The ocular manifestations of rosacea are not specific and can range from simple blepharoconjunctivitis to sight-threatening such as corneal perforation. Case report We report the case of a 10-year-old child who presented with a red painful right eye. Based on the clinical findings, we concluded that she had a corneal perforation on ocular rosacea. She benefited from an ipsilateral lamellar autokeratoplasty by lamellar autograft. The evolution was marked by a good healing and a good visual recovery despite a corneal scar. Discussion Ocular rosacea is a multifactorial disease, with an unclear physiopathology. Corneal involvement remains the least common, but the most challenging since serious complications can occur. Corneal perforation is the most severe. Several techniques have been reported and used in the management of corneal perforations such as conjunctival flap, amniotic membrane grafting, and the use of a corneal patch. The later, corneal autografting, remains a simple and effective technique with satisfactory anatomical results. Conclusion Ocular rosacea is a pathology that is still poorly understood and of delayed diagnosis. It can lead to serious vision-threatening complications such as corneal perforation. The corneal patch is a simple, effective and efficient technique that has given good results in our case.
Introduction Von Hippel–Lindau disease (VHL), also known as Von Hippel–Lindau syndrome, is a rare genetic disorder with multisystem involvement. It is characterised by the development of multiple vascularised tumours, particularly cerebellar, retinal and/or visceral. The disease can occur at any age and usually starts with retinal hemangioblastomas. Case report We report the case of a 45-year-old female patient with no particular pathological history, who. consulted the ophthalmology department for a change of optical correction. The funds examination showed an uncomplicated bilateral hemangioma with no other associated signs. Fluorescein angiography confirmed the diagnosis by showing in the left eye a multiple retinal hemangioma visible in the mid-periphery facing the branches of the superior temporal arches. The brain MRI showed a multifocal hemangioblastoma in the posterior cerebral fossa. A renal ultrasound returned normal. The patient had undergone photocoagulation of the retinal lesions to avoid any complications. Discussion The German ophthalmologist Eugen von Hippel first described angiomas in the eye. The term Von Hippel–Lindau disease was first used in 1936; however, its use became common only in the 1970s. Tumours called hemangioblastomas are characteristic of von Hippel-Lindau syndrome. These growths are made of newly formed blood vessels and occurs in the periphery of the retina. Spontaneous progression occurs leading to visual impairment as a result of maculopathy or exudative retinal detachment. Early recognition and treatment of specific manifestations of VHL can substantially decrease complications and improve quality of life. Conventional treatment of the retinal hemangioblastomas is laser photocoagulation or cryotherapy depending on the location and size of the lesions. It must be based on the patient's visual symptoms and tumor progression. Conclusion Management of patients with VHL disease often requires a multidisciplinary approach. The role of the ophthalmologist is important in the management of this condition since the ocular involvement may be indicative of the disease.
Introduction Gillespie syndrome (GS) is a rare genetic disorder that combines ocular and cerebral defects. It was first described in 1965, by Frederick D. Gillespie. He reported a triad of congenital aniridia, cerebellar ataxia and mental retardation in a 22-year-old woman and her 19-year-old brother. Its etiology is still unknown. To date, less than 30 patients have been reported in the literature. Observation We report the case of a 2 years old child, born of a consanguineous marriage. At the age of 8 months, the parents consulted for a delay in psychomotor acquisition for which the MRI performed showed a vermian hypoplasia. It was only at the age of 2 years, following a contusive trauma of the left eye that a partial aniridia was objectified on both eyes associated with a lens coloboma on the left eye. In view of these clinico-radiological data, the diagnosis of Gillespie syndrome was retained. Discussion Gillespie syndrome is a genetic disease. It combines ocular and neurological abnormalities. It was first described in 1965 by Gillespie. The ocular manifestations of Gillespie syndrome mainly concern the iris. Aniridia is always present with, in most cases, a scalloped appearance of the pupillary margin. It can be accompanied with additional ocular findings such as foveal, optic nerve hypoplasia, retinal hypopigmentation, and/or pigmentary macular changes leading to reduced visual acuity. In addition to ocular abnormalities, the Gillespie syndrome. (GS) includes neurological deficiencies, particularly axial hypotonia, lack of coordination, dysarthria and static and kinetic ataxia. Conclusion The diagnosis of Gillespie Syndrome should be evoked in any hypotonic child presenting with bilateral but partial aniridia. Prognosis depends on the proper management and anticipation of ocular and mental symptoms and disabilities.
Donnai-Barrow syndrome is an autosomal recessive disease due to mutations in the LRP2 gene described by Donnai and Barrow in 1993. We report through this clinical case the various ophthalmologic and extraocular manifestations of Donnai Barrow syndrome which remains a very rare congenital malformation. High myopia is a risk factor for severe amblyopia and/or retinal detachment which requires a regular monitoring. The management of this disabling disease is multidisciplinary, involving the ophthalmologist, the otorhinolaryngologist, the pediatrician and the psychiatrist.
Tuberculosis is a frequent disease in Morocco, palpebral localization remains very rare, often poorly managed because of its polymorphism. We report the case of a 6-year-old patient, without any notable antecedents, who presented repeated chalazions. Following frequent recurrences, despite surgical management, the patient benefited from an exeresis biopsy which confirmed the tuberculosis infection. A general check-up was performed to look for secondary localizations of tuberculosis, specifically a pulmonary localization, which was negative. The patient presented a good response to antibacillary treatment. In the light of this clinical case, we recall the importance of an anatomopathological study, which must be systematic before any excision of tissue material in the treatment of a chalazion with atypical localization or notion of recurrence.
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