An Uncommon Ocular Finding in Behçet’s Disease: Peripheral Ulcerative Keratitis
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Case Report
VOLUME: 44 ISSUE: 6
P: 484 - 485
December 2014

An Uncommon Ocular Finding in Behçet’s Disease: Peripheral Ulcerative Keratitis

Turk J Ophthalmol 2014;44(6):484-485
1. Bülent Ecevit Üniversitesi Tip Fakültesi, Göz Hastaliklari Anabilim Dali, Zonguldak, Türkiye
2. Bülent Ecevit Üniversitesi Tip Fakültesi, Romatoloji Anabilim Dali, Zonguldak, Türkiye
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Received Date: 08.10.2013
Accepted Date: 31.03.2014
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ABSTRACT

A 43-year-old female patient presented to our eye clinic with blurred vision and redness in the right eye for 2 weeks. Biomicroscopic examination revealed peripheral ulcerative keratitis with corneal thinning. After prescribing topical fluorometholon, moxifloxacin, preservative-free artificial tears, and vitamin A ointment, the patient was referred to Rheumatology department. Based on clinical findings and systemic research, the diagnosis of Behçet’s disease was established, and oral systemic azathioprine, hydroxychloroquine, and prednisolone treatment was started. In this study, we presented a case of peripheral ulcerative keratitis, an ocular manifestation uncommonly seen in Behçet’s disease.

Keywords:
Behçet’s disease, peripheral ulcerative keratitis