Episcleritis refers to inammation of the loose connective tissue between the sclera and the conjunctiva. The majority of episcleritis cases are idiopathic, but 26% to 36% of patients have an associated systemic disorder that is responsible for the pathological process and development of episcleritis. It is also well established that the incidence and prevalence of episcleritis are higher in populations with systemic collagen-vascular disease and autoimmune diseases. However recurrent episcleritis in Mixed Connective Tissue Disease has not been reported before in literature Here we are reporting a case of recurrent bilateral nodular episcleritis as a rare presentation of MCTD.
Laurence Moon Bardet Biedle syndrome is a rare, autosomal recessive genetic disorder. It has got wide spectrum of clinical features.Spastic paraplegia is predominant feature in Laurence Moon syndrome and polydactyly and obesity are predominant features in Bardet Biedle syndrome. Pigmentary retinal degeneration, mental retardation and hypogonadism are common to both. We report a case of 7 year old female who presented to us with complaints of night blindness. She showed all ocular features, most of the general features of Laurence Moon Bardet Biedl syndrome and a typical family history.
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