Posterior scleritis in Cogan's syndrome

Roberto M Gonçalves; André L L Curi; Wesley R Campos; Fernando Oréfice; Danuza O Machado

doi:10.1080/09273940490895362

Posterior scleritis in Cogan's syndrome

Ocul Immunol Inflamm. 2004 Jun;12(2):149-52. doi: 10.1080/09273940490895362.

Authors

Roberto M Gonçalves¹, André L L Curi, Wesley R Campos, Fernando Oréfice, Danuza O Machado

Affiliation

¹ Federal University of Minas Gerais, Ophthalmology, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.

PMID: 15512985
DOI: 10.1080/09273940490895362

Abstract

Purpose: To describe an unusual case of atypical Cogan's syndrome with features of posterior scleritis.

Methods: Interventional case report.

Results: A 53-year-old man presented with bilateral posterior scleritis, along with sensorineural hearing loss and systemic vasculitis. Systemic corticosteroid therapy was started with resolution of ophthalmic findings and improvement of vestibuloauditory symptoms.

Conclusions: In the setting of atypical Cogan's syndrome, ophthalmic manifestations may be the first sign of disease.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Administration, Oral
Adrenal Cortex Hormones / administration & dosage
Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use
Anti-Inflammatory Agents / administration & dosage
Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
Choroid Diseases / complications*
Choroid Diseases / diagnosis
Fluorescein Angiography
Hearing Loss, Sensorineural / complications*
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Ophthalmic Solutions
Prednisone / administration & dosage
Prednisone / therapeutic use
Retinal Detachment / complications*
Retinal Detachment / diagnostic imaging
Scleritis / complications*
Scleritis / diagnostic imaging
Scleritis / drug therapy
Syndrome
Ultrasonography
Vasculitis / complications*

Substances

Adrenal Cortex Hormones
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Ophthalmic Solutions
Prednisone