Ocular Involvement Preceded the Onset of Cutaneous Lesions in Hydroa Vacciniforme-Like Lymphoproliferative Disorder: A Case Report.

PURPOSE: To report a case of ocular involvement associated with hydroa vacciniforme-like lymphoproliferative disorder (HVLPD).

CASE REPORT: A 10-year-old HVLPD boy suffered conjunctivitis, interstitial keratitis, and anterior uveitis sequentially during the whole course. Interestingly, this case manifested initially only with ocular findings, which preceded 1 year earlier than the onset of cutaneous lesions. And his later ocular findings occurred simultaneously with cutaneous lesions. The patient was treated with oral prednisone, ganciclovir, and light protection. Topical corticosteroid drops used to control ocular inflammation. Since then, he has not had any flares of ocular inflammation, and the cutaneous lesions improved. Although corneal nebula had been formed, the vision was still good.

CONCLUSION

Our case was supportive of ocular involvement in HVLPD. Ophthalmologists should be aware of ocular involvement in HVLPD could be preceded the onset of cutaneous lesions, and prudently perform a careful ophthalmic examination at regular intervals to limit long-term sequelae.