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

Seth W. Meskin MD*a & Elise M. Carlson MDba Eye Physicians & Surgeons, PC, Milford, Shelton, & Branford, Connecticut, USA; and Department of Ophthalmology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USAb New Haven Rheumatology, New Haven & Milford, Connecticut, USACorrespondence: Seth W. Meskin, MD, Eye Physicians & Surgeons, PC, 202 Cherry Street, Milford, CT 06460, USA. E-mail: swmeskin@yahoo.comPurpose: 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.