Superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis

Orpha code: 88633OMIM code:

Definition

A rare disorder of the anterior segment of the eye characterized by unilateral or bilateral, chronic and recurrent inflammation affecting the upper tarsal and bulbar conjunctiva, as well as the superior limbus, manifesting as a papillary reaction on the upper tarsal conjunctiva, thickening and folding of redundant superior bulbar conjunctiva, and superficial punctate epithelial keratitis with or without filament formation near the superior corneal limbus. Middle-aged women are most commonly affected and present with foreign body sensation, frequent blinking, burning sensation, and pruritus, among others.

Disease data
Classification

Disease

Synonyms
SLK
Górne rąbkowe zapalenie spojówki i rogówki Theodore'a
SLK
Zespół Theodore'a
Theodore superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis
Theodore syndrome
ORPHA code
88633
OMIM code
-
ICD10 code
H16.2
ICD11 code
-

No additional description.

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