Leucocytoclastic vasculitis presenting as bilateral marginal keratitis

Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2007 Apr;35(3):288-90. doi: 10.1111/j.1442-9071.2007.01465.x.

Abstract

Leucocytoclastic vasculitis is an immune-mediated, neutrophil-induced small vessel disease. Clinically, it presents with cutaneous palpable painless purpuric papules on the extremities. Ocular manifestation reported in the literature is rare and includes peripheral ulcerative keratitis, panuveitis and multifocal retinitis all preceded by cutaneous lesions. Herein a fatal case of leucocytoclastic vasculitis initially presenting with bilateral marginal keratitis without any cutaneous lesions is reported.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Blood Sedimentation
  • Corneal Ulcer / diagnosis
  • Corneal Ulcer / drug therapy
  • Corneal Ulcer / etiology*
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Leg Ulcer / diagnosis
  • Male
  • Vasculitis, Leukocytoclastic, Cutaneous / complications*
  • Vasculitis, Leukocytoclastic, Cutaneous / diagnosis
  • Vasculitis, Leukocytoclastic, Cutaneous / drug therapy

Substances

  • Glucocorticoids