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  • Title: Nodular Necrotizing-Scleritis Associated with Epstein-Barr Virus Infection: A Case Report.
    Author: Bustos-Mejia DA, Parra-Medina R, de-la-Torre A.
    Journal: Ocul Immunol Inflamm; 2020 May 18; 28(4):556-558. PubMed ID: 31560578.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: To report a case of necrotizing scleritis associated with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection. CASE REPORT: A 68-year-old woman with a history of scleral ulcer, perforation, and scleral graft, with initial negative studies for infectious processes and autoimmune systemic-diseases consulted our service for a second opinion after 2 years of treatment without improvement. She presented severe conjunctival and scleral hyperemia, vascular tortuosity in 360°, areas of scleral thinning and an elevated lesion of nodular appearance. EBV serologic antibody IgG titers were strongly positive and IgM titers were borderline. A scleral biopsy showed granulation tissue with severe inflammation without the presence of tumor cells; PCR was positive for EBV. The patient was treated with antiviral therapy with resolution of the scleritis. CONCLUSIONS: EBV although rare, should be considered as a differential diagnosis in patients with necrotizing scleritis with no improvement to conventional therapy.
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