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Sponaneous intercalary scleromalacia [Escleromalacia intercalar espontánea bilateral]

Publicated to:Revista Mexicana De Oftalmologia. 94 (3): 140-142 - 2020-01-01 94(3), DOI: 10.24875/RMO.M19000074

Authors: Alba-Linero C; Sainz-De La Maza MT; Llorenç-Belles V; Adán-Civera A

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Departamento de Oftalmología, Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, Spain - Author

Abstract

Objective: To describe a case of spontaneous intercalary scleromalacia with anterior segment photographs and optical coherence tomography. Methods: A 32-year-old woman attended our ophthalmology department due to progressive bilateral epiphora. Anterior segment photographs, optical coherence tomography and topography were performed, as well as a complete blood count with autoimmunity markers. Results: Anterior segment photographs showed absence of limbal vasculature with scleral thinning and bluish discoloration due to visualization of underlying choroidal tissue. Anterior segment OCT confirmed scleral thinning and microperforations. Topographies and blood tests were normal. Conclusion: Spontaneous intercalary scleromalacia is a rare disorder that consists in progressive scleral thinning with microperforation. The presentation of this disorder varies from asymptomatic to extrusion of ocular contents. © 2018 Sociedad Mexicana de Oftalmología.

Keywords
AdultAmniotic membrane transplantationAnterior eye segmentArticleAutoimmunityBlood cell countCase reportClinical articleEpiphoraEye photographyFemaleHumanOptical coherence tomographyScleral microperforationScleromalaciaTopography

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The work has been published in the journal Revista Mexicana De Oftalmologia, Q4 Agency Scopus (SJR), its regional focus and specialization in Ophthalmology, give it significant recognition in a specific niche of scientific knowledge at an international level.

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