Resolution of Recalcitrant Uveitic Optic Disc Edema Following Administration of Methotrexate: Two Case Reports
Korean Journal of Ophthalmology
; : 61-64, 2012.
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ABSTRACT
A 13-year-old male and a 15-year-old female presented with optic disc edema associated with chronic recurrent uveitis. While the ocular inflammation responded to high doses of oral prednisolone, the disc edema showed little improvement. After oral administration of methotrexate, the disc edema and ocular inflammation were resolved, and the dose of oral corticosteroid could be reduced.
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Assunto principal:
Recidiva
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Uveíte
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Prednisolona
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Papiledema
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Metotrexato
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Doença Crônica
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Administração Oral
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Glucocorticoides
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Imunossupressores
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Adolescent
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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En
Revista:
Korean Journal of Ophthalmology
Ano de publicação:
2012
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Article