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[Two children with intermediate uveitis and granuloma annulare from the same neighbourhood].

Authors :
Nessmann A
Klein R
Herzer P
Zierhut M
Source :
Der Ophthalmologe : Zeitschrift der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft [Ophthalmologe] 2017 Dec; Vol. 114 (12), pp. 1155-1157.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Two children from the same neighbourhood presented with concomitant granuloma annulare (GA) and intermediate uveitis (IU) at an interval of 2 weeks. A coincidence seemed unlikely, as IU is very rare in children and even more so in connection with GA. Thorough diagnosis was performed to exclude other associated diseases. No systemic disease, no special features of vaccination or medication, no history of infection, and no toxic cause could be found. An association between GA and IU based on other, as yet undiagnosed factors, is still possible. Therefore, when evaluating patients with newly diagnosed IU, clinical work-up should also include medical history and examination to rule out GA.

Details

Language :
German
ISSN :
1433-0423
Volume :
114
Issue :
12
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Der Ophthalmologe : Zeitschrift der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
28070647
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00347-016-0431-5