A case of bilateral retinal detachment in atopic dermatitis

Keimyung Medical Journal 2009;28(1):110-115.

양안 망막박리가 동반된 아토피피부염 1례

박영도; 조재위; 이규석

Abstract

Atopic dermatitis is a chronic and relapsing inflammatory skin disorder associated with peak prevalence among infants and children. Atopic dermatitis has been reported to be associated with a variety of ocular complications such as blepharitis; keratoconjunctivitis; keratoconus; superficial punctate keratitis; uveitis; cataract; retinal break; and retinal detachment. Among these; cataract and retinal detachment are the most serious complications that may cause visual disturbance. To date; several possible theories regarding the pathogenesis of retinal detachment in atopic dermatitis have been proposed. Among them; trauma has been considered the major cause of retinal detachment by several authors. Herein we present a rare case of atopic dermatitis with bilateral retinal detachment.

Key Words: Atopic dermatitis, Herpes simplex virus, Ocular complication, Retinal detachment