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- Title
Tubercular retinal vasculitis mimicking frosted branch angiitis: a case report.
- Authors
Agarwal, Manisha; Shrivastav, Ankita; Waris, Abdul
- Abstract
Background: Tubercular vasculitis is an important manifestation of ocular tuberculosis and this report highlights the mimicking nature of the disease with frosted branch angiitis. Results: A patient presented with a severe form of retinal vasculitis in both eyes and a branch retinal vein occlusion in the left eye. He had a positive tuberculin skin test (TST) and a raised erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and serum angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) levels. Radiological investigations revealed a sub-pleural nodule and mediastinal lymph nodes, which on histopathological evaluation confirmed a granulomatous etiology. Conclusion: Retinal vasculitis secondary to tubercular etiology may mimic a viral vasculitis; however, a clinical suspicion with a timely diagnosis and management helps in preventing loss of vision and the eye.
- Subjects
MIMICRY (Biology); EYE diseases; BLOOD sedimentation; HISTOPATHOLOGY; ETIOLOGY of diseases
- Publication
Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation & Infection, 2018, Vol 8, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
1869-5760
- Publication type
Report
- DOI
10.1186/s12348-018-0145-8