• Title of article

    Bilateral Presumed Tuberculous Choroiditis

  • Author/Authors

    Mohammadi, Naseh Vitreoretinal Department - Razi Eye Clinic, Tehran, Iran , Ghassemi, Fariba Eye Research Center - Farabi Eye Hospital - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Shojaei, Esfandiar Department of Infectious Diseases - Imam Khomeini Hospital - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Moradnejad, Pardis Department of Infectious Diseases - Rajaei Heart Hospital Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

  • Pages
    3
  • From page
    228
  • To page
    230
  • Abstract
    Purpose: To describe a case of bilateral presumed tuberculous choroiditis which resolved promptly with a short course of antituberculous therapy. Case Report: A 44‑year‑old lady presented with bilateral visual loss of 8 months’duration. Considering the presence of pan‑uveitis, severe macular edema, multifocal leakage on fluorescein angiography, positive tuberculin skin test, and after excluding other diseases, she underwent anti‑tuberculous therapy (ATT) for disseminated choroiditis due to presumed ocular tuberculosis. She improved promptly and completely. There were no signs of relapse 18 months after completion of the treatment course. In a young patient with disseminated choroiditis and relatively short duration of symptoms, a course of ATT for 6 months may effectively treat the disease preventing relapse for a considerable period of time. Conclusion: In Presumed Tuberculous chroiditis early diagnosis is crucial for prompt and complete improvement.
  • Keywords
    Pan-uveitis , Presumed Ocular Tuberculosis , Tuberculous Choroiditis
  • Journal title
    Astroparticle Physics
  • Serial Year
    2016
  • Record number

    2422534