Bilateral nongranulomatous uveitis with infective endocarditis.
A 32-year-old male who had infective endocarditis complained of photophobia and blurred vision in both eyes. Biomicroscopic examination and fundus examination revealed anterior chamber reaction, vitritis, optic disc swelling, and Roth spots. He was diagnosed with bilateral nongranulomatous uveitis and treated with topical steroid eye drops and posterior sub-Tenon injection of triamcinolone. His visual symptoms were resolved within 1 week, and inflammation resolved within 4 weeks after treatment.
Department of Ophthalmology, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea.
Sang Won
SW
Ha
Jae Pil
JP
Shin
Si Yeol
SY
Kim
Dong Ho
DH
Park
D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal; D004697:Endocarditis, Bacterial / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D058449:Intravitreal Injections; D008297:Male; D014222:Triamcinolone Acetonide / Q000008:administration & dosage; D014605:Uveitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D014792:Visual Acuity
D005938:Glucocorticoids; D014222:Triamcinolone Acetonide
Immune system disease; Optic disc; Uveitis