1/228. pyoderma gangrenosum complicating Cogan's syndrome.Cogan's syndrome is a rare clinical entity defined by the association of a nonsyphilitic interstitial keratitis and vestibuloauditory dysfunction, typically Meniere's disease-like; the condition has been reported in association with a variety of cutaneous diseases. We now report a case of pyoderma gangrenosum complicating Cogan's syndrome in a 57-year-old woman, which then healed dramatically, as more interestingly did the associated uveitis with minocycline therapy.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = keratitis (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/228. hyperthyroidism: a novel feature of the tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis syndrome.Tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis syndrome presents with either renal or ocular manifestations, and associated weight loss. We report two adolescents with transient hyperthyroidism early in the course of the syndrome. hyperthyroidism may represent an unrecognized feature of the disorder and potentially contributes to the accompanying weight loss. Thyroid function should be evaluated in patients with tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis syndrome and symptomatic therapy provided when necessary.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.92973084732167keywords = ocular (Clic here for more details about this article) |
3/228. sarcoidosis presenting in infancy: a rare occurrence.sarcoidosis is infrequent in children. Clinical features of sarcoidosis occurring in children 8-15 years old include pulmonary, lymphnodes and ocular involvement. The picture is similar to that of adult-sarcoidosis. sarcoidosis in infants, however, is rare and it differs from the adult disease. sarcoidosis occurring in infancy has features clinically similar to that of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. The case presented here is that of an infant who developed sarcoidosis at the age of 3 months. Her illness had all the features of a multisystem illness except for the hilar or parenchymal lung involvement. Because of the complicated and unusual illness the diagnosis of sarcoidosis was not established till the child was five years old. She received corticosteroids and immunosuppressive treatment in varying doses for a long time. Now at the age of 18, the patient's disease seems to have undergone a complete remission.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.92973084732167keywords = ocular (Clic here for more details about this article) |
4/228. cytomegalovirus retinitis in the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy.A number of striking changes have occurred recently in the presentation and course of cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) who are receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). Before the use of HAART, CMV retinitis was the most common intraocular infection in patients with AIDS, occurring in up to 40% of patients, typically when CD4 cell counts have decreased to less than 0.10 x 10(9)/L. By studying CMV retinitis, clinicians can investigate whether the rejuvenated immune system that results from HAART can effectively control opportunistic infections in patients with AIDS. In some patients, retinitis has not progressed when specific anti-CMV therapy was discontinued, but a number of patients have developed substantial intraocular inflammation, which has resulted in decreased visual acuity. Anterior uveitis, cataract, vitritis, cystoid macular edema, epiretinal membrane, and disc edema may occur in patients with CMV retinitis who have experienced HAART-associated elevation in CD4 cell counts. Since immune recovery uveitis does not occur in eyes without CMV retinitis, the ocular inflammation appears to be related to the CMV infection. Anti-CMV maintenance therapy likely can be safely discontinued in some patients with CMV retinitis if CD4 cell counts are stable or increasing and have been higher than 0.10 x 10(9)/L for at least 3 months. Immune recovery in patients receiving HAART has been effective in controlling opportunistic infections, but it may also result in intraocular inflammation, which can have adverse effects on the eye.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 3.7189233892867keywords = ocular (Clic here for more details about this article) |
5/228. A case of presumed ocular toxocariasis in a 28-year old woman.This is a case of presumed ocular toxocariasis in a 28-year old woman complaining of a sudden onset of nasal side field defect of the right eye. The patient had been suffering from uveitis for ten months. Fundoscopic examination of the right eye showed a rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. Furthermore, a retinochoroidal granulomatous lesion was observed nearby the tear site. scleral buckling, cryotherapy, and gas injection(SF6, pure gas, 0.7 cc) were conducted. mebendazole was prescribed for one month at 25 mg/kg per body weight daily. Even though the interventions resulted in the recovery of the field defect, anti-toxocara IgG and IgE titer levels did not decrease when checked three months after the treatment ended. This is the first confirmed serological ocular toxocariasis case in korea. uveitis may be a clinical presentation prior to retinal detachment of a person with toxocariasis.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 5.57838508393keywords = ocular (Clic here for more details about this article) |
6/228. Macular oedema with associated uveitis and cataract following presentation of Type 1 diabetes mellitus in severe ketoacidosis.We present a case of cystoid macular oedema presenting in a newly diagnosed diabetic teenager. She had developed anterior uveitis prior to diabetes and whether this contributed to the subsequent ocular complications remains speculative. The macular changes resolved spontaneously over 6 months without the use of grid laser photocoagulation.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.92973084732167keywords = ocular (Clic here for more details about this article) |
7/228. Intermediate uveitis of pars planitis type in identical twins. Report of a case.The occurrence of intermediate uveitis in monozygotic twins has rarely been reported in literature. We report the occurrence of this disease condition in identical twins. Twin sisters presented with typical features of intermediate uveitis, which appeared three years earlier in one of the sisters. They were treated with posterior subtenon injection of triamcinolone acetonide and recovered well. Systemic evaluation and laboratory investigations did not reveal any etiology. Cytogenetic high-resolution analysis did not reveal any chromosomal abnormalities. pedigree analysis revealed no specific transmission pattern. No other family members in three generations had similar ocular disease. Our report indicates that a detailed family history should be taken in intermediate uveitis and examination of other siblings of patients with intermediate uveitis should be performed.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.92973084732167keywords = ocular (Clic here for more details about this article) |
8/228. Scleral ectasia as a complication of deep sclerectomy.Nonpenetrating deep sclerectomy is a filtration surgical technique to treat glaucoma. A 12-year-old girl presented with chronic arthritis complicated with glaucoma secondary to a chronic uveitis. A sclerectomy without a collagen implant was performed for uncontrollable glaucoma with deterioration in visual function. Three weeks later, the patient had a rise in intraocular pressure and a scleral ectasia on the sclerectomy. The eye showed an area of scleral ectasia in the bleb as well as iris adhesion. Partial resection of the bleb after iris detachment led to poor anatomic and IOP results. The indications for deep sclerectomy must be carefully considered, especially in patients at a young age with this type of glaucoma.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.92973084732167keywords = ocular (Clic here for more details about this article) |
9/228. Tarantula keratouveitis.PURPOSE: To report a case of chronic bilateral keratouveitis, which was initiated after contact with a pet tarantula. methods: A 16-year-old male presented with a photophobia and redness of his eyes two days after handling a tarantula. He was found to have a number of linear corneal foreign bodies with subepithelial infiltrates. The infiltrates were found at varying levels of the corneal stroma with deposits on the endothelium. The anterior chamber had a mild cellular reaction. RESULTS: He was treated with topical steroid drops, which made him asymptomatic. However, he continued to have a mild persistent keratitis and iritis four months after the onset. CONCLUSION: Tarantula hairs may be associated with a chronic keratouveitis, which is usually self-limiting and responds well to treatment with topical steroids. Tarantula pet owners should be forewarned of the ocular dangers associated with handling these spiders.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1.9297308473217keywords = keratitis, ocular (Clic here for more details about this article) |
10/228. uveitis and reticulum cell sarcoma of brain with bilateral neoplastic seeding of vitreous without retinal or uveal involvement.A 65-year-old woman had been observed for more than four years with bilateral chronic nongranulomatous uveitis and vitreous clouding of unknown cause. Her death was from reticulum cell sarcoma of the brain (microglioma). Both eyes were obtained post mortem. Histopathologic examination revealed malignant cell in the vitreous of both eyes, but no other tumor was demonstrable in the ocular tissues. reticulum cell sarcoma should be suspected in middle-aged or older persons with chronic unilateral or bilateral uveitis of unknown cause who develop cerebral manifestations during the course of the disease.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.92973084732167keywords = ocular (Clic here for more details about this article) |
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