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Sarcoidosis is a multisystem disease of unknown aetiology with pulmonary involvement in most patients. Uveitis is common and often characteristic. We report a case of ocular sarcoidosis with grossly atypical… Click to show full abstract
Sarcoidosis is a multisystem disease of unknown aetiology with pulmonary involvement in most patients. Uveitis is common and often characteristic. We report a case of ocular sarcoidosis with grossly atypical contiguous optic neuropathy and choroiditis and describe the diagnostic challenges in this highly unusual presentation. High-dose systemic corticosteroid and immunosuppressive treatment was required for sustained control of intraocular inflammation.
Keywords:
uveitis diagnostic;
atypical sarcoidosis;
associated uveitis;
diagnostic challenges;
sarcoidosis associated;
sarcoidosis
Journal Title: BMJ Case Reports
Year Published: 2018
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Journal Title: BMJ Case Reports
Year Published: 2018
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