Keratoconus in a patient with Alport syndrome: A case report

Authors

Majid Moshirfar
David F. Skanchy
Aaron T. Gomez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Yasmyne C. Ronquillo
Benjamin Buckner
Phillip C. Hoopes

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

10-2019

Abstract

BACKGROUND Known ocular manifestations of Alport syndrome include features such as anterior lenticonus and fleck retinopathy. Reports of keratoconus in such patients are limited. We report tomographic findings consistent with keratoconus in a patient with Alport syndrome.

CASE SUMMARY A 52-year-old female was referred to our ophthalmology clinic with decreased vision and increased tearing. She was diagnosed with stage III Alport syndrome two years prior. Upon examination she was found to have average keratometries of 48 D bilaterally with tomographic evidence of keratoconus.

CONCLUSION Although a rare presentation, concurrent Alport syndrome and keratoconus should be considered when reviewing the ocular health of Alport syndrome patients and appropriate management steps should be taken upon the diagnosis.

Comments

Original published version available at https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v7.i19.3012

Recommended Citation

Moshirfar, M., Skanchy, D. F., Gomez, A. T., Ronquillo, Y. C., Buckner, B., & Hoopes, P. C. (2019). Keratoconus in a patient with Alport syndrome: A case report. World Journal of Clinical Cases, 7(19), 3012–3017. https://doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v7.i19.3012

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First Page

3012

Last Page

3017

Publication Title

World Journal of Clinical Cases

DOI

10.12998/wjcc.v7.i19.3012

Academic Level

medical student