Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada in a Kadazan female
Objective: To report a case of Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada in a Kadazan girl, a member of an indigenous race of the state of Sabah, Malaysia. Methods: This is a case report. Results: A 23-year-old Kadazan female presented with bilateral sudden blurring of vision of two days duration associated with...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology
2005-09-01
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| Series: | Philippine Journal of Ophthalmology |
| Online Access: | https://paojournal.com/index.php/pjo/article/view/391 |
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| Summary: | Objective: To report a case of Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada in a Kadazan girl, a member of an indigenous race of the state of Sabah, Malaysia.
Methods: This is a case report.
Results: A 23-year-old Kadazan female presented with bilateral sudden blurring of vision of two days duration associated with ocular pain, metamorphopsia, and severe headaches. Examination revealed bilateral visual acuities of 6/18 correctable to 6/12, 1+ anterior-chamber cells, and multifocal areas of exudative retinal detachments. A diagnosis of Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada (VKH) syndrome was made after excluding other differential diagnoses. She was treated with intravenous methylprednisolone with good outcome.
Conclusion: The treatment for VKH is well established, requiring the use of oral steroids in most cases. In severe cases, high-dose intravenous methylprednisolone is recommended. Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment improve outcome in VKH. |
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| ISSN: | 0031-7659 |