Abstract
PURPOSE: To present acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy and scleritis occurring in association with pANCA (perinuclear antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody)-positive systemic vasculitis. DESIGN: Interventional case report.METHODS: A 69-year-old woman developed bilateral acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy concurrent with rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis and bronchioalveolitis in both lungs.RESULTS: The patient showed a high titer of pANCA (myeloperoxidase-ANCA). She then developed scleritis in the left eye and multiple gastric ulcers. CONCLUSION: Acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy and scleritis in this patient are manifestations that are part of pANCA-positive systemic vasculitis. This association further supports that acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy is caused by vasculitic inflammation of the choriocapillaris.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 566-568 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | American Journal of Ophthalmology |
| Volume | 133 |
| Issue number | 4 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2002 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ophthalmology