A case of combination of severe atopic dermatitis, dermatogenic cataract and glaucoma

Abstract

Patient A., aged 23, was admitted with a diagnosis of atopic dermatitis with complaints of widespread rashes accompanied by intense itching. Skin manifestations: erythroderma, xeroderma, excoriations, persistent white dermographism. The conclusion of the ophthalmologist: rhegmatogenous retinal detachment, complicated cataract, ophthalmohypertension of the right eye; hemophthalmos, complicated overmature cataract, terminal neovascular glaucoma of the left eye. A diagnosis of Andogsky's syndrome was made. He received treatment: prednisolone 60 mg per day parenterally for 14 days, methotrexate at a dose of 10 mg weekly, Reamberin, folic acid 5 mg weekly, asparcam, aevit, enterosorbents, ointments and creams with corticosteroids and moisturizers. As a result of treatment, hyperemia, infiltration, peeling and itching of the skin decreased. It is recommended to continue taking methotrexate, folic acid, prednisolone (5 mg daily) and asparkam on an outpatient basis; externally moisturizing and softening creams and ointments. The patient has been referred for a medical and social examination and is preparing to be transferred to the treatment with genetically engineered biological drugs.

Keywords

• andogsky's syndrome
• atopic dermatitis
• dermatogenic cataract
• glaucoma