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International Ophthalmology
Published in: International Ophthalmology 4/2014

01-08-2014 | Case Report

Peripheral ulcerative keratitis as the presenting feature of systemic rheumatoid vasculitis without joint involvement

Authors: Peter J. Morgan-Warren, Simon Dulku, Jaya Ravindran, George Smith

Published in: International Ophthalmology | Issue 4/2014

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Excerpt

Peripheral ulcerative keratitis (PUK) is a sight-threatening condition commonly associated with systemic inflammatory disease, especially long-standing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with established joint erosions [1]. We describe a unique case of PUK as the presentation of rheumatoid vasculitis without joint or systemic involvement, highlighting the importance of prompt multidisciplinary investigation and treatment. …
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Metadata
Title
Peripheral ulcerative keratitis as the presenting feature of systemic rheumatoid vasculitis without joint involvement
Authors
Peter J. Morgan-Warren
Simon Dulku
Jaya Ravindran
George Smith
Publication date
01-08-2014
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Published in
International Ophthalmology / Issue 4/2014
Print ISSN: 0165-5701
Electronic ISSN: 1573-2630
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10792-013-9879-3

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