Syphilis oculaire : à propos de deux cas

TY - JOUR

T1 - Syphilis oculaire : à propos de deux cas

AU - Gauthier, A

AU - Graffe, A

AU - Beucher, A-B

AU - Pajot, O

AU - Milea, D

AU - Lavigne, C

N1 - Copyright © 2011 Société nationale française de médecine interne (SNFMI). Published by Elsevier SAS. All rights reserved.

PY - 2011/12

Y1 - 2011/12

N2 - Introduction: Whereas syphilis is a classical cause of uveitis, it is still often under-recognized. Treatment recommendations are not based on specific clinical studies. Case reports: We report two patients with syphilitic uveitis diagnosed and treated at the University Hospital of Angers. Ocular involvement was inaugural in both patients. Each had a specific treatment but none had a complete recovery of visual function. Conclusion: Syphilis must be discussed in all patients diagnosed with uveitis or papillitis. Although not evidence-based, prompt therapy may lead to functional recovery.

AB - Introduction: Whereas syphilis is a classical cause of uveitis, it is still often under-recognized. Treatment recommendations are not based on specific clinical studies. Case reports: We report two patients with syphilitic uveitis diagnosed and treated at the University Hospital of Angers. Ocular involvement was inaugural in both patients. Each had a specific treatment but none had a complete recovery of visual function. Conclusion: Syphilis must be discussed in all patients diagnosed with uveitis or papillitis. Although not evidence-based, prompt therapy may lead to functional recovery.

U2 - 10.1016/j.revmed.2011.10.002

DO - 10.1016/j.revmed.2011.10.002

M3 - Tidsskriftartikel

SN - 0248-8663

VL - 32

SP - 758

EP - 761

JO - Revue de Medecine Interne

JF - Revue de Medecine Interne

IS - 12

ER -