Bilateral anterior and intermediate uveitis in SARS-CoV-2 associated multisystem inflammatory syndrome in a pediatric patient

Autor: Jessica Shantha, Amit K. Reddy, Amol Sura, Adrian Tsang, Kareem Moussa, Nisha Acharya, John Gonzales, Thuy Doan
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Pediatric Rheumatology Online Journal, Vol 20, Iss 1, Pp 1-4 (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1546-0096
DOI: 10.1186/s12969-022-00712-8
Popis: Abstract Purpose To report a case of bilateral anterior intermediate uveitis after recovery from SARS-CoV-2 associated multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). Case Report A 9-year-old male presented with bilateral anterior intermediate uveitis with fluorescein angiography (FA) leakage of the disc and peripheral vasculature 1 month after recovery from MIS-C. He was treated with difluprednate 0.05% in both eyes with resolution of FA leakage, but our patient has required an extended treatment of topical therapy and the need long term immunosuppression. Conclusions This is a case of uveitis presenting after recent MIS-C related to SARS-CoV-2. Ongoing follow up and monitoring is required, and it is important for the ophthalmologist and rheumatologist to be aware of this rare complication during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
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