Mooren’s-type Ulceration Associated with Severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Case Report and Literature Review

Abstract

Purpose: To report a case of bilateral Mooren’s–type corneal ulcers associated with severe hidradenitis suppurativa.

Design: Case report and literature review.

Methods: Detailed clinical course including presentation, medical, and surgical treatment.

Results: A 47-year-old African American male with severe hidradenitis suppurativa presented with bilateral Mooren’s-type corneal ulcers. His systemic workup was unrevealing. Progression led to bilateral corneal perforations. Systemic immunosuppression and surgical intervention were needed to control his disease.

Conclusions: Severe hidradenitis suppurativa should be considered as a risk factor for Mooren’s-type corneal ulcer.

Keywords::

• Mooren’s ulcer
• Mooren’s-type ulcer
• peripheral ulcerative keratitis
• corneal melts
• hidradenitis suppurativa
• acne inversa
• dermatologic associated corneal melts

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Declaration of interest: The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.