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Horwath-Winter, J; Flögel, I; Ramschak-Schwarzer, S; Hofer, A; Kroisel, PM.
Psoriasis and hypogonadism in chronic blepharokeratoconjunctivitis. A case report
Ophthalmologe. 2002; 99(5):380-383 Doi: 10.1007/s003470100523 (- Case Report)
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Leading authors Med Uni Graz: Horwath-Winter Jutta
Co-authors Med Uni Graz: Boldin Ingrid; Hofer Angelika; Kroisel Peter
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Abstract:: BACKGROUND: Ocular symptoms occur in approximately 10% of patients with psoriasis vulgaris. PATIENT: We report the clinical course of a 35-year-old male patient with obstructive meibomian gland dysfunction, keratoconjunctivitis and reduced reflex secretion of both eyes. Psoriasis vulgaris and hypothalamic hypogonadism were also present. Genetic testing (cytogenetic and DNA analysis) was performed because of additional facial dysmorphia, brachydactylia and obesity. No chromosomal anomaly was found and no genetic syndrome has yet been diagnosed. The therapeutic regimen included preservative-free artificial tears, occlusion of the puncta and a systemic dose of doxycycline. Dermatological symptoms were treated topically and the hypogonadism was treated with intramuscular injections of testosterone. CONCLUSION: Lacrimal and meibomian glands are influenced by androgens. Therefore hormonal dysfunction can also have contributed to the blepharokeratoconjunctivitis in this patient.
Find related publications in this database (using NLM MeSH Indexing): Abnormalities, Multiple - diagnosis; Adult - diagnosis; Blepharitis - diagnosis; Chronic Disease - diagnosis; Eye Diseases - diagnosis; Humans - diagnosis; Hypogonadism - diagnosis; Karyotyping - diagnosis; Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca - diagnosis; Male - diagnosis; Meibomian Glands - diagnosis; Psoriasis - diagnosis; Recurrence - diagnosis
Find related publications in this database (Keywords): blepharokeratoconjunctivitis; psoriasis; hypogonadism