Bilateral Nongranulomatous Uveitis with Infective Endocarditis
Korean Journal of Ophthalmology
;
: 58-60, 2013.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-19704
ABSTRACT
A 32-year-old male who had infective endocarditis complained of photophobia and blurred vision in both eyes. Biomicroscopic examination and fundus examination revealed anterior chamber reaction, vitritis, optic disc swelling, and Roth spots. He was diagnosed with bilateral nongranulomatous uveitis and treated with topical steroid eye drops and posterior sub-Tenon injection of triamcinolone. His visual symptoms were resolved within 1 week, and inflammation resolved within 4 weeks after treatment.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Uveitis
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Triamcinolone Acetonide
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Fluorescein Angiography
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Visual Acuity
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Echocardiography, Transesophageal
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Endocarditis, Bacterial
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Intravitreal Injections
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Fundus Oculi
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Glucocorticoids
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Journal of Ophthalmology
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
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