Open AccessSuperior limbic keratoconjunctivitis of Theodore: a case report and literature review
Author(s) -
Francis Carbonaro,
Ebrahim Khadem
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
morecambe bay medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2634-0631
pISSN - 1466-707X
DOI - 10.48037/mbmj.v4i7.822
Subject(s) - presentation (obstetrics) , keratoconjunctivitis , medicine , case presentation , disease , psychology , neuroscience , pediatrics , dermatology , pathology , surgery
This is a case report of a 35-year-old male with superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis (SLK) of Theodore. This is a disorder which normally presents in women aged between 20 and 60 years, who may have associated thyroid disease. The clinical presentation of this case and its management are presented. An introduction given on when the disorder was described and by whom. A discussion on the usual presentation and it association follows, together with investigations carried out and current treatment methods. Theories on its pathogenesis are also discussed.