Proptosis as the manifesting sign of Weber-Christian disease.
作者信息
Cook J N, Kikkawa D O
机构信息
University of California, Davis, School of Medicine, USA.
出版信息
Am J Ophthalmol. 1997 Jul;124(1):125-6. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9394(14)71665-4.
PURPOSE
To identify proptosis as a manifesting sign of Weber-Christian disease (recurrent febrile nodular panniculitis).
METHOD
Case report. A 61-year-old man had signs of right proptosis and orbital inflammation that resolved with oral corticosteroid therapy. Orbital inflammation later recurred with associated cutaneous nodules, myalgia, nausea, and malaise.
RESULTS
Rheumatologic evaluation and subcutaneous nodule biopsy led to the diagnosis of Weber-Christian disease. The patient required systemic immunosuppressive agents to control the disease.
CONCLUSION
This case shows the rare finding of proptosis as the manifesting sign of Weber-Christian disease.
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