Abstract | PURPOSE: DESIGN: Case report. METHODS: Comprehensive ophthalmic and physical examination and color photography were used to monitor inflammation and its response to systemic immunosuppression. RESULTS: Systemic cyclophosphamide caused regression of systemic symptoms, cutaneous lesions, and episcleritis. After an 8-month follow-up, the patient has not had a systemic or ocular recurrence. CONCLUSION:
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Authors | K Bollinger, C Medina, V L Perez |
Journal | Ocular immunology and inflammation
(Ocul Immunol Inflamm)
2009 Jan-Feb
Vol. 17
Issue 1
Pg. 23-5
ISSN: 1744-5078 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 19294569
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Immunosuppressive Agents
- Cyclophosphamide
- Prednisone
- Methotrexate
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Topics |
- Aged
- Cyclophosphamide
(therapeutic use)
- Functional Laterality
- Humans
- Immunosuppressive Agents
(therapeutic use)
- Male
- Methotrexate
(administration & dosage)
- Prednisone
(administration & dosage)
- Scleritis
(diagnosis, drug therapy)
- Vasculitis, Leukocytoclastic, Cutaneous
(diagnosis, drug therapy)
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