Title |
Acute granulomatous iridocyclitis in a child with tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis syndrome
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Published in |
Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection, February 2015
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DOI | 10.1186/s12348-015-0035-2 |
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Authors |
Kenan Barut, Turkay Rzayev, Nur Canpolat, Yasemin Ozluk, Ilknur Tugal-Tutkun, Ozgur Kasapcopur |
Abstract |
Tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis [TINU] syndrome is a rare disorder that may also be underdiagnosed. Patients with TINU syndrome typically present with an acute bilateral nongranulomatous anterior uveitis following symptoms of systemic illness. We report the case of a 15-year-old girl who presented with acute granulomatous iridocyclitis and was diagnosed with TINU syndrome based on renal biopsy findings. Both her uveitis and interstitial nephritis promptly responded to high-dose corticosteroid treatment, and there were no relapses during follow-up of 20 months. TINU should be included in the differential diagnosis of patients who present with acute granulomatous uveitis. |
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