Necrotising scleritis, keratitis and uveitis in primary antiphospholipid syndrome

BMJ Case Reports
Brijesh TakkarPradeep Venkatesh

Abstract

Ocular manifestations of antiphospholipid syndrome typically include thromboembolic and neuro-ophthalmic complications. In this report we present a case of inflammation of the ocular coats in a patient diagnosed with antiphospholipid syndrome 16 years prior. We discuss management of the case and the possible aetiology of the rare association.

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