Peripheral ulcerative keratitis in a child

Abstract

Peripheral ulcerative keratitis is a destructive process involving perilimbal corneal inflammation and an overlying epithelial defect. It can be a manifestation of systemic autoimmune diseases or can be secondary to an infectious process. We present a case of a 7-year-old girl with peripheral ulcerative keratitis of unknown etiology. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first such case reported in a child.