Scleromalacia Paralimbus* *From the Department of Ophthalmology, Medical College.

Nirankari, M.S.; Parkash, Om; Singh, Daljit

doi:10.1016/0002-9394(62)94365-9

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“…There may be no signs of ocular inflammation but episodes of inflammation occurred in four of the seven unequivocal cases mentioned by Duke-Elder & Leigh (1965). In our case, as well as in the one reported by Nirankari, Parkash & Singh (1962): an acute scleritis was described prior to the development of the cyst. The cornea is often clear, although peripheral opacities or deposits may occur, corresponding to the cyst.…”

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Paralimbal Scleromalacia

Sørensen

1975

Acta Ophthalmologica

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A case of unilateral paralimbal scleromalacia (so-called spontaneous scleral intercalary perforation) is presented. The otherwise healthy patient was folowed over a period of more than 10 years. Two years before the condition was diagnosed, the patient had an attack of scleritis in the same eye. The disease was complicated by keratitis and resulted in an eye with light perception only. Scleral tissue from the defect was examined histologically.

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“…However, in five of the cases in the Table the prognosis was poor owing to keratitis, corneal opacities or folds in Descemet's membrane. Anterior uveitis has only been reported in one case (Nirankari et al 1962).…”

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Paralimbal Scleromalacia

Sørensen

1975

Acta Ophthalmologica

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Smallpox: An eradicated infection with persistent sequels – Case report and a brief on smallpox

Jastaneiah

2009

Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology

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Sequelae of smallpox infection on the ocular surface are still seen, including corneal scars adherent leukoma and phthisical globes. This paper will report another sequel of smallpox infection causing inadvertent bleb in a 62-year-old diabetic female with no history of ocular surgery or trauma in either eye. The patient had smallpox infection during her childhood. Her follow up extended from May 1997 until August 2007 with a constant eye examinations including controlled intraocular pressure, avascular cystic inadvertent bleb, and up drown peaked pupil.

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Scleromalacia Paralimbus* *From the Department of Ophthalmology, Medical College.

Cited by 2 publications

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Paralimbal Scleromalacia

Paralimbal Scleromalacia

Smallpox: An eradicated infection with persistent sequels – Case report and a brief on smallpox

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