Cogan's syndrome: a case report.
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چکیده
Cogan's syndrome is a rare autoimmune disorder connecting ophthalmologic and audiovestibular signs. A case of a young patient is reported, describing the evolution of her illness, and diagnostic and therapeutic measures performed. Response to treatment, including glucocorticoid therapy and hyperbaric oxygenation, is discussed. A synoptic review of knowledge of this rare disorder is incorporated.
منابع مشابه
[Cogan's Syndrome: case report].
Non-luetic interstitial keratitis, deafness and vertigo characterize Cogan's syndrome. The most common ocular findings in early Cogan's syndrome are bilateral, peripheral, subepithelial numular corneal opacities. The report presents a patient with the evolution of the classic form of Cogan's syndrome.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Quarterly bulletin. Northwestern University (Evanston, Ill.). Medical School
دوره 32 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1958