Abstract

MESA-NAVAS, Miguel Antonio; VELASQUEZ-FRANCO, Carlos Jaime; GOMEZ-SUAREZ, Isabel Cristina  and  MONTOYA-RAMIREZ, Julio César. Corneal melt as a complication of a peripheral ulcerative keratitis in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis. Rev.Colomb.Reumatol. [online]. 2021, vol.28, n.1, pp.69-75.  Epub Sep 24, 2021. ISSN 0121-8123.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcreu.2020.04.001.

Ocular signs of rheumatoid arthritis are severe extra-articular manifestations, which usually require aggressive management. In this report, A case is presented here of patient with peripheral ulcerative keratitis associated with corneal melt syndrome triggered by abrupt suspension of antirheumatic medication and non-ocular surgery. They symptoms responded favourably to methylprednisolone and cyclophosphamide.

Keywords : Rheumatoid arthritis; Corneal ulcer; Keratitis; Corneal melt.

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