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Ocular manifestations in patient with congenital erythropoietic porphyria.
Isanta-Otal, C; López-Valverde, G; Orobia, A J Mateo; Pablo, L E.
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  • Isanta-Otal C; Department of Ophthalmology, Miguel Servet University Hospital; GIMSO Research and Innovative Group, Aragon Institute for Health Research (IIS Aragón), University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain.
  • López-Valverde G; Department of Ophthalmology, Miguel Servet University Hospital; GIMSO Research and Innovative Group, Aragon Institute for Health Research (IIS Aragón), University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain.
  • Orobia AJM; Department of Ophthalmology, Miguel Servet University Hospital; GIMSO Research and Innovative Group, Aragon Institute for Health Research (IIS Aragón), University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain.
  • Pablo LE; Department of Ophthalmology, Miguel Servet University Hospital; GIMSO Research and Innovative Group, Aragon Institute for Health Research (IIS Aragón), University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain.
Indian J Ophthalmol ; 67(10): 1765-1768, 2019 10.
Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31546559
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We present the case of a 52-year-old woman referred to our service because of extreme ocular surface dryness. The patient showed corneal, conjunctival, and eyelid manifestations of ocular congenital erythropoietic porphyria (CEP). We started treatment with autologous serum, topical steroids, and cyclosporine twice a day, topical retinoids, and intense corneal lubrication. The patient referred significant improvement of ocular bothering and less discomfort since treatment was initiated. We describe the management of the herewith presented case of ocular CEP.
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Porphyria, Erythropoietic / Conjunctiva / Conjunctival Diseases / Cornea / Corneal Diseases / Meibomian Gland Dysfunction / Meibomian Glands Type of study: Diagnostic_studies Limits: Female / Humans / Middle aged Language: En Journal: Indian J Ophthalmol Year: 2019 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Spain
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Porphyria, Erythropoietic / Conjunctiva / Conjunctival Diseases / Cornea / Corneal Diseases / Meibomian Gland Dysfunction / Meibomian Glands Type of study: Diagnostic_studies Limits: Female / Humans / Middle aged Language: En Journal: Indian J Ophthalmol Year: 2019 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Spain