Masked orbital abscess in Wegener's granulomatosis

被引：4
作者：
de Silva, D. J.
Cole, C.
Luthert, P.
Olver, J. M.
机构：
[1] Western Eye Hosp, Oculoplast & Orbital Serv, London NW1 5YE, England
[2] Inst Ophthalmol, London, England
来源：
EYE | 2007年 / 21卷 / 02期
关键词：
Wegener's granulomatosis; orbit; abscess; immunosuppression;
D O I：
10.1038/sj.eye.6702211
中图分类号：
R77 [眼科学];
学科分类号：
100212 ;
摘要：
Two patients with chronic Wegener's granulomatosis presented with worsening proptosis and visual acuity. Both patients had been maintained on long-term corticosteroids, which led to masking of the signs of orbital sepsis with potentially life-threatening implications.
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页码：246 / 248
页数：3
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