Recurrent nodular scleritis associated with varicella zoster virus.

作者信息

Livir-Rallatos C, El-Shabrawi Y, Zatirakis P, Pellett P E, Stamey F R, Foster C S

机构信息

Uveitis and Immunology Service, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston 02114, USA.

出版信息

Am J Ophthalmol. 1998 Oct;126(4):594-7. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9394(98)00120-2.

PURPOSE

To describe a case of recurrent nodular scleritis that was apparently caused by reactivation of a varicella zoster virus infection.

METHODS

Case report. Immunohistochemistry and polymerase chain reaction were used to detect viral antigen and DNA in the biopsy specimen of inflamed sclera of a patient with a history of recurrent nodular scleritis.