International Journal of Keratoconus and Ectatic Corneal Diseases

Register      Login

SEARCH WITHIN CONTENT

FIND ARTICLE

Volume / Issue

Online First

Archive
Volume  9 (2020)
Volume  8 (2019)
Volume  7 (2018)
Volume  6 (2017)
Volume  5 (2016)
Volume  4 (2015)
Volume  3 (2014)
Volume  2 (2013)
Volume  1 (2012)
Related articles

VOLUME 1 , ISSUE 3 ( September-December, 2012 ) > List of Articles

RESEARCH ARTICLE

Neurologic Disorder Masquerading as Postpregnancy Progression of Keratoconus

Samaresh Srivastava, Vardhaman P Kankariya, Rohit Shetty, Sharon D’Souza, Viraj Vasavada, Kareeshma Wadia

Citation Information : Srivastava S, Kankariya VP, Shetty R, D’Souza S, Vasavada V, Wadia K. Neurologic Disorder Masquerading as Postpregnancy Progression of Keratoconus. Int J Kerat Ect Cor Dis 2012; 1 (3):205-208.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10025-1039

Published Online: 01-08-2015

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2012; The Author(s).


Abstract

Key message

Neuro-ophthalmologic disorders can masquerade as a variety of clinical presentations in pregnant and postpartum women. A high index of suspicion from the ophthalmologist can often avert life-threatening problems.

How to cite this article

Shetty R, D’Souza S, Kankariya VP, Srivastava S, Vasavada V, Wadia K. Neurologic Disorder Masquerading as Postpregnancy Progression of Keratoconus. Int J Kerat Ect Cor Dis 2012;1(3):205-208.

PDF Share
  1. Ocular changes in pregnancy. Nepal J Ophthalmol 2012;4:150-61.
  2. Pregnancy-induced progression of keratoconus. Cornea 2011;30:991-94.
  3. Pregnancy- triggered iatrogenic (post-laser in situ keratomileusis) corneal ectasia: A case report. Cornea 2010;29:569-72.
  4. Expression of sex steroid hormone receptors in human cornea. Curr Eye Res 2001;22:28-33.
  5. Oestrogen- induced changes in biomechanics in the cornea as a possible reason for keratectasia. Br J Ophthalmol 2007;91:1547-50.
  6. Tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases: Serum levels during pregnancy and labor, term and preterm. Obstet Gynecol 1994;83:532-37.
  7. Acute keratoconus induced by hypothyroxinemia during pregnancy. J Endocrinol Invest 2008;31:262-66.
  8. Pituitary tumor apoplexy: A review. J Intens Care Med 2008;23:75-90.
  9. Pituitary apoplexy due to pituitary adenoma infarction. J Korean Neurosurg Soc 2008;43:246-49.
  10. Pituitary apoplexy: Evaluation, management and prognosis. Curr Opinion in Ophthalmol 2009;20:456-61.
PDF Share
PDF Share

© Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) LTD.