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Sarcoid-like Uveitis with or without Tubulointerstitial Nephritis during COVID-19.

Authors :
Eser-Ozturk H
Izci Duran T
Aydog O
Sullu Y
Source :
Ocular immunology and inflammation [Ocul Immunol Inflamm] 2023 Apr; Vol. 31 (3), pp. 483-490. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Feb 24.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Purpose: To report sarcoid-like uveitis with or without tubulointerstitial nephritis (TIN) during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and to discuss diagnostic evaluation and treatment.<br />Methods: Detailed information on the subject's demographics, medical history, ophthalmic examination findings, and laboratory results were obtained from medical records. Fluorescein angiography (FA) and indocyanine green angiography (ICGA) images were evaluated.<br />Results: All seven patients aged between 8 and 17 had bilateral granulomatous panuveitis. TIN preceded in four patients. Thorax computed tomography of patient 1 was found to be compatible with COVID-19, patients 2 and 3 were in contact with Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) positive parents, patients 4 and 5 were found to be SARS-CoV-2 PCR positive, and patients 6 and 7 were positive for SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies. ICGA revealed hypofluorescent dots in six patients. Intraocular inflammation was controlled with corticosteroid and/or immunomodulatory therapy. Visual acuity was maintained or improved in all.<br />Conclusion: SARS-CoV-2 infection may be related to sarcoid-like uveitis and acute tubulointerstitial nephritis.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1744-5078
Volume :
31
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Ocular immunology and inflammation
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
35201954
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/09273948.2022.2032195