A H Taguri1, G G McIlwaine. 1. Department of Ophthalmology, Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion, Edinburgh University, Chalmers St., Edinburgh EH3 9HA, Scotland, UK.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To report a case of necrotizing lymphadenitis caused by Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease, which developed bilateral panuveitis. METHODS: A 16-year-old Chinese female with histologically proven Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease developed bilateral panuveitis 2 years after the onset of lymphadenopathy. RESULTS: Bilateral panuveitis was successfully treated with topical steroid. Serologic investigations were positive for Epstein-Barr virus antibodies and antinuclear antibodies, but no evidence of systemic disease or other causes of ocular inflammation was found. CONCLUSION: Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease may be associated with intraocular inflammation.
PURPOSE: To report a case of necrotizing lymphadenitis caused by Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease, which developed bilateral panuveitis. METHODS: A 16-year-old Chinese female with histologically proven Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease developed bilateral panuveitis 2 years after the onset of lymphadenopathy. RESULTS:Bilateral panuveitis was successfully treated with topical steroid. Serologic investigations were positive for Epstein-Barr virus antibodies and antinuclear antibodies, but no evidence of systemic disease or other causes of ocular inflammation was found. CONCLUSION:Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease may be associated with intraocular inflammation.
Authors: Amir Akhavanrezayat; Joseph D Cooper; Muhammad Hassan; Brandon H Pham; Quan Dong Nguyen; Arman K Farr Journal: Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep Date: 2021-03-02