EyeRounds Online Atlas of Ophthalmology

Contributor:
William Charles Caccamise Sr,MD, Retired Clinical Prof of Ophthalmology-U of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Category: Systemic Disorders
Diagnosis: vitamin A deficiency with left cervical tuberculous lymphadenitis(scrofula)

vitamin A deficiency with left cervical tuberculous lymphadenitis(scrofula)

Image Comments:

This young Indian male demonstrates the corneal stigmata of vitamin A deficiency during early infancy. In addition, careful inspection of the left cervical region near the ear will reveal a bulge. This is due to swollen tuberculous lymph nodes ( tuberculous lymphadenitis/scrofula). At times these involved glands will ulcerate through the overlying skin and produce a fungating mass.

vitamin A deficiency with left cervical tuberculous lymphadenitis(scrofula)


vitamin A deficiency with left cervical tuberculous lymphadenitis(scrofula)


vitamin A deficiency with left cervical tuberculous lymphadenitis(scrofula)


 

 

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