Bilateral Aggressive Mooren Ulcer in the Setting of Bilateral Pterygia and Pregnancy: A Unique Case.
Harathy SelvanPuja Prativa SamantarayMrinal RanaPublished in: Cornea (2024)
Mooren ulcer could follow an aggressive course during pregnancy, especially in the setting of preexisting pterygium. The complex hormonal and immunological changes during pregnancy and the delivery of inflammatory mediators directly onto the cornea by pterygium could contribute to the severity. A well-planned, stepwise, and multidisciplinary management is pivotal for the treatment of this condition.