Anterior Uveitis and Keratitis in Takayasu's Arteritis. |
Hae Won Seo, Jin Hyoung Kim, Do Hyung Lee, Jong Hyun Lee |
Department of Ophthalmology, Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Ilsan, Korea. ophtha@naver.com |
타카야수동맥염 환자에서 발생한 포도막염 및 각막염 1예 |
서해원⋅김진형⋅이도형⋅이종현 |
Department of Ophthalmology, Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Ilsan, Korea |
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Abstract |
PURPOSE To report a rare case of simultaneous uveitis and keratitis in Takayasu's arteritis. CASE SUMMARY: A 22-year-old woman presented with complaints of redness and decrease in vision in both eyes. The patient was diagnosed a decade earlier as having Takayasu's arteritis. No other systemic or ophthalmic abnormalities were found. She complained of ophthalmic symptom aggravation during an upper respiratory infections and before menstruation. Bilateral corneal edema, conjunctival injection, and anterior uveitis were observed on slit-lamp examination. Concurrent treatments were started in consultation with an internist. Steroid eye drop and steroid systemic administration relieved the ocular pain and symptoms. CONCLUSIONS: When a patient presents with recurrent red eyes and visual disturbances with Takayasu's ateritis, simultaneous uveitis and keratitis due to Takayasu's arteritis should be considered as a possible diagnosis. |
Key Words:
Anterior uveitis;Keratitis;Takayasu's arteritis |
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