Scleritis associated with hepatitis C: a case report and review of literature.

Madhavi Rudraraju; Vandana Singh; Steven H. Cobb; David Douglas; Dharmendra Patel; Joanne Shen

Scleritis associated with hepatitis C: a case report and review of literature.

Madhavi Rudraraju, Vandana Singh, Steven H. Cobb, David Douglas, Dharmendra Patel, Joanne Shen

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Abstract

There has been an increase in the complications associated with hepatitis C. Scleritis is one of the complications of the condition that is not routinely suspected, and thus underdiagnosed or missed, leading to delay in initiation of treatment. This case report will bring that to the attention of ophthalmologists so necessary systemic therapy can be instituted in a timely fashion.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	197-199
Number of pages	3
Journal	Annals of ophthalmology (Skokie, Ill.)
Volume	40
Issue number	3-4
State	Published - 2008

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Ophthalmology

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