Severe keratopathy in paediatric Cogan's syndrome

Severe keratopathy in paediatric Cogan's syndrome.

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Cystoid macular oedema in Cogans syndrome-a case report

INTRODUCTION Cogan's Syndrome is typically characterised by a non syphilitic interstitial keratitis (IK), with or without conjunctivitis, iritis or subconjunctival bleeding and progressive sensorineural hearing loss within two years of ocular signs. Atypical ocular manifestations include episcleritis, scleritis, posterior scleritis, retinal artery occlusion, choroiditis, retinal vasculitis, and...

Climatic droplet keratopathy, exfoliation syndrome, and cataract.

During a countrywide survey we assessed the prevalence of climatic droplet keratopathy (CDK) in a randomised sample of 2446 subjects representative of the population of the Republic of Djibouti. The investigation of the relationship between CDK and two diseases considered to be related to exposure to ultra-violet light--namely, exfoliation syndrome and cataract--was planned as a case control st...

Plasmapheresis: Lifesaving treatment in severe cases of HELLP syndrome

 Abstract  Background: HELLP syndrome is an important complications in pregnancy which increases maternal and fetal mortality. This disease usually remits with supportive treatment which includes prescription of corticosteroid, magnesium sulfate, stabilization of mother and pregnancy termination. Plasmapheresis is a treatment of choice which improves clinical outcomes in complicated cases....

Nephrotic Sydrome Developing in Severe Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome