Images in clinical medicine: Bilateral corneal perforation. 2014

Nathaniel Nataneli, and Jean S M Chai
Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island, Rockville Centre, NY.

A 61-year-old woman with long-standing rheumatoid arthritis presented with the sensation of a foreign body in her right eye; she reported no symptoms in her left eye. The patient had systemic symptoms associated with her rheumatoid arthritis and was taking naproxen.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007166 Immunosuppressive Agents Agents that suppress immune function by one of several mechanisms of action. Classical cytotoxic immunosuppressants act by inhibiting DNA synthesis. Others may act through activation of T-CELLS or by inhibiting the activation of HELPER CELLS. While immunosuppression has been brought about in the past primarily to prevent rejection of transplanted organs, new applications involving mediation of the effects of INTERLEUKINS and other CYTOKINES are emerging. Immunosuppressant,Immunosuppressive Agent,Immunosuppressants,Agent, Immunosuppressive,Agents, Immunosuppressive
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D002386 Cataract Partial or complete opacity on or in the lens or capsule of one or both eyes, impairing vision or causing blindness. The many kinds of cataract are classified by their morphology (size, shape, location) or etiology (cause and time of occurrence). (Dorland, 27th ed) Cataract, Membranous,Lens Opacities,Pseudoaphakia,Cataracts,Cataracts, Membranous,Lens Opacity,Membranous Cataract,Membranous Cataracts,Opacities, Lens,Opacity, Lens,Pseudoaphakias
D003231 Conjunctivitis INFLAMMATION of the CONJUNCTIVA. Pink Eye,Conjunctivitides,Pink Eyes
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D001172 Arthritis, Rheumatoid A chronic systemic disease, primarily of the joints, marked by inflammatory changes in the synovial membranes and articular structures, widespread fibrinoid degeneration of the collagen fibers in mesenchymal tissues, and by atrophy and rarefaction of bony structures. Etiology is unknown, but autoimmune mechanisms have been implicated. Rheumatoid Arthritis
D057112 Corneal Perforation A puncture or hole through the CORNEAL STROMA resulting from various diseases or trauma. Corneal Perforations,Perforation, Corneal,Perforations, Corneal

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