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TitreRetrolental opacities in acute anterior uveitis
ButTo present a case of dense retrolental opacities occurring during the recovery of an acute anterior uveitis.
MéthodesCase report.
RésultatsAn 18-year old woman suffered a first episode of acute anterior uveitis of the left eye, responding well to topical corticosteroid therapy. However, 3 weeks later an acute loss of vision was reported and dense opacities in the retrolental space became apparent. A 6-week course of oral methylprednisolone resulted in a slow clearing of the opacities. HLA B27 proved to be positive. Three months after resolution of the uveitis she developed a malleolar arthritis and was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis.
ConclusionA rare cause of visual loss in acute anterior uveitis is reported. Possible causes are discussed.
Auteur 1
NomVAN OS
InitialesL
InstitutDepartment of ophthalmology, Antwerp University Hospital
VilleEdegem
Auteur 2
NomSMETS
InitialesRM
InstitutDepartment of ophthalmology, Antwerp University Hospital
VilleEdegem
Auteur 3
NomCLAESKENS
InitialesW
VilleKapellen
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