Hypopyon uveitis-a rare presentation of intraocular tuberculosis

PURPOSEIntraocular TB is usually known to present as granulomatous uveitis and presence of hypopyon is extremely rare. The authors describe a case of intraocular tuberculosis presenting as hypopyon uveitis.DESIGNCase report.METHODSA 40-year-old immunosuppressed woman presented with acute granulomato...

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Published in:Ocular immunology and inflammation 2013, Vol.21 (3), p.251-253
Main Authors: Velu, Jayashree, Agarwal, Shruti, Gupta, Vishali, Sharma, Kusum, Sharma, Aman, Gupta, Amod
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:PURPOSEIntraocular TB is usually known to present as granulomatous uveitis and presence of hypopyon is extremely rare. The authors describe a case of intraocular tuberculosis presenting as hypopyon uveitis.DESIGNCase report.METHODSA 40-year-old immunosuppressed woman presented with acute granulomatous uveitis with hypopyon and cervical lymphadenopathy. She underwent aqueous tap for polymerase chain reaction, lymph node biopsy, and PET scan.RESULTSMolecular diagnostic procedures provided a definite diagnosis of ocular tuberculosis. Antitubercular treatment and steroids led to improvement.CONCLUSIONIntraocular TB can present as hypopyon uveitis and a high index of suspicion is needed, especially in the endemic areas.
ISSN:1744-5078
DOI:10.3109/09273948.2013.769060