Ocular Complications of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome: Management Challenges Following Cyst Sclerotherapy

Balogun Bolanle; Ngwu Rosemary; Egagifo  Ochuko

Authors

Balogun Bolanle Lagos State University Teaching Hospital/College of Medicine, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria.
Ngwu Rosemary Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria.
Egagifo Ochuko Ancilla Catholic Eye Hospital, 1 Odumosu Close,Iju Road, Agege, Lagos, Nigeria.

Abstract

Stevens - Johnson syndrome (SVJ)1 is a type IV hypersensitivity reaction characterized by severe generalized erythematous eruptions of skin and mucous membranes including ocular surface following exposure to antigenic substances. Common ocular complications include corneal conjunctivalization, conjunctival cicatrization, dry eye, symblepharon, trichiasis and ectropion2,3. Earlier studies reported rare cyst formation4,5 and successful cyst sclerotherapy6,7 . We report another case of SVJ characterized by unusually large pressure exerting palpebral conjunctiva cyst resulting in both functional and cosmetic disturbance with vision-threatening ocular surface burns following 3% Sodium tetradecyl sulphate injection sclerotherapy.

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