Peripheral ulcerative keratitis as the initial presentation of rheumatoid arthritis
- Author:
Nadir Ali Mohamed ALI
1
;
Ruben MATHEW
1
;
Nayan JOSHI
1
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Cataract;
hypopyon;
peripheral ulcerative keratitis;
rheumatoid arthritis
- From:
Brunei International Medical Journal
2012;8(6):353-357
- CountryBrunei Darussalam
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic auto-immune disease that leads to persistent symmetrical polyarthri-
tis mainly affecting the hands and feet. Significant extra-articular involvements can occur including the
eyes. However, most extra-articular manifestations usually occur in the presence of joints changes or
symptoms. We report an interesting case of a 62-year-old Malay lady who was referred severe ocular
presentation, peripheral ulcerative keratitis that led to the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. Interest-
ingly, she had typical changes of rheumatoid arthritis in the hand but was not troubled by them.
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