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A case report: co-occurrence of probable Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease and diabetic retinopathy

Authors: Huan Li, Zhiyong Li, Ailing Mao, Ping Dong, Wei Wang

Published in: BMC Ophthalmology | Issue 1/2024

Abstract

Background

Bilateral retinal detachment and choroidal detachment in a patient are rare occurrences. The presence of bilateral diabetic retinopathy (DR) in such a case is even rarer and complicates the condition.

Case presentation

In this study, we document a case of unconventional VKH. Manifestations in this patient included intense peripheral retinal detachment and choroidal detachment, along with vitreous opacities akin to cotton wool spots, concurrent with DR. The diagnosis was considered as probable VKH with DR. Treatment according to VKH protocols, including high-dose corticosteroids, yielded positive results.

Conclusions

VKH can co-occurrence with DR. VKH manifestations vary, and early, aggressive, and long-term treatment is essential. The complexity of treatment increases with concurrent DR, necessitating the use of immunosuppressants.

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Title: A case report: co-occurrence of probable Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease and diabetic retinopathy
Authors: Huan Li
Zhiyong Li
Ailing Mao
Ping Dong
Wei Wang
Publication date: 01-12-2024
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keywords: Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic Retinopathy
Retinal Detachment
Uveitis
Published in: BMC Ophthalmology / Issue 1/2024
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2415
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12886-024-03410-z

At a glance: The STEP trials

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A case report: co-occurrence of probable Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease and diabetic retinopathy

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusions

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusions

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