Bilateral scleromalacia in a case of congenital erythropoietic porphyria

J Indian Med Assoc. 2006 Jul;104(7):406-7.

Abstract

A 25-year-old woman presented with gradual dimness of vision in the left eye with history of recurrent cutaneous bullae, photosensitivity and passage of red coloured urine. Examination revealed cataract and high intra-ocular pressure in left eye and symmetrical areas of scleral thinning in both eyes. Systemic features of the patient pointed towards congenital erythropoietic porphyria, which was established by laboratory investigations.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Porphyria, Erythropoietic / diagnosis*
  • Scleral Diseases / etiology*
  • Vision Disorders / etiology