Gustavo Uriel Fonseca Aguirre » Necrotizing Scleritis

Apr 17 2025 by Gustavo Uriel Fonseca Aguirre

The clinical photograph shows necrotizing scleritis with perilimbal involvement, featuring marked scleral thinning and violaceous episcleral injection in the inferior quadrant. Focal uveal prolapse is visible at the area of maximal scleral necrosis, accompanied by peripheral ulcerative keratitis. Fluorescein staining residue is observed on the ocular surface. Associated findings include mild conjunctival chemosis and dilated episcleral vessels.

Photographer: Gustavo U. Fonseca Aguirre, Hospital Conde de Valenciana, Ciudad de México

Condition/keywords: necrotizing scleritis

Apr 17 2025 by Gustavo Uriel Fonseca Aguirre

This B-mode transverse ultrasound scan reveals necrotizing scleritis with inferior perilimbal uveal tissue prolapse, demonstrating scleral thinning and irregular uveal protrusion. Vitreous cellularity and partial vitreous detachment are also observed, indicating associated intraocular inflammation. These findings collectively characterize this severe inflammatory condition.

Photographer: Gustavo U. Fonseca Aguirre, Hospital Conde de Valenciana, Ciudad de México

Condition/keywords: necrotizing scleritis