Chronic Anterior Uveitis: Diagnosing Primary Sjogren’s

Chronic anterior uveitis is a rare ocular manifestation in primary Sjogren’s syndrome and is not commonly reported. In our case report, we discuss how ophthalmological findings in a patient supported her being diagnosed with primary Sjogren’s. Meticulous history taking, Anterior segment photography,...

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Main Authors: Srijita Mitra, Sahil Sarpal, Abhijit Chattopadhyay, Subhankarsri Paul, Jonaki Ghosh Roy
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Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2021-07-01
Series:Delhi Journal of Ophthalmology
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.7869/djo.698
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Sahil Sarpal
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Subhankarsri Paul
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description Chronic anterior uveitis is a rare ocular manifestation in primary Sjogren’s syndrome and is not commonly reported. In our case report, we discuss how ophthalmological findings in a patient supported her being diagnosed with primary Sjogren’s. Meticulous history taking, Anterior segment photography, FFA, serological examination, aid of a rheumatologist was taken. Following ophthalmic evaluation and extensive laboratory tests, patient was diagnosed as primary Sjogren’s. Close monitoring and combination immunosuppressives were relevant in the treatment process.
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spellingShingle Srijita Mitra
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Chronic Anterior Uveitis: Diagnosing Primary Sjogren’s
Delhi Journal of Ophthalmology
autoimmune complexes
chronic anterior uveitis,
immunosuppressives
primary sjogren’s
title Chronic Anterior Uveitis: Diagnosing Primary Sjogren’s
title_full Chronic Anterior Uveitis: Diagnosing Primary Sjogren’s
title_fullStr Chronic Anterior Uveitis: Diagnosing Primary Sjogren’s
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title_short Chronic Anterior Uveitis: Diagnosing Primary Sjogren’s
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topic autoimmune complexes
chronic anterior uveitis,
immunosuppressives
primary sjogren’s
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