Tuberculous Panophthalmitis with Lymphadenitis and Central Nervous System Tuberculoma
Joint Authors
Srichatrapimuk, Sirawat
Wattanatranon, Duangkamon
Sungkanuparph, Somnuek
Source
Case Reports in Infectious Diseases
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-03-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious infectious disease that spreads globally.
The ocular manifestations of TB are uncommon and diverse.
TB panophthalmitis has been rarely reported.
Here, we described a 38-year-old Thai man presenting with panophthalmitis of the right eye.
Further investigation showed that he had concurrent TB lymphadenitis and central nervous system (CNS) tuberculoma, as well as HIV infection, with a CD4 cell count of 153 cells/mm3.
Despite the initial response to antituberculous agents, the disease had subsequently progressed and enucleation was required.
The pathological examination revealed acute suppurative granulomatous panophthalmitis with retinal detachment.
Further staining demonstrated acid-fast bacilli in the tissue.
Colonies of Mycobacterium tuberculosis were obtained from tissue culture.
He was treated with antiretroviral agents for HIV infection and 12 months of antituberculous agents.
Clinicians should be aware of the possibility of TB in the differential diagnosis of endophthalmitis and panophthalmitis, especially in regions where TB is endemic.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Srichatrapimuk, Sirawat& Wattanatranon, Duangkamon& Sungkanuparph, Somnuek. 2016. Tuberculous Panophthalmitis with Lymphadenitis and Central Nervous System Tuberculoma. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1101009
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Srichatrapimuk, Sirawat…[et al.]. Tuberculous Panophthalmitis with Lymphadenitis and Central Nervous System Tuberculoma. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1101009
American Medical Association (AMA)
Srichatrapimuk, Sirawat& Wattanatranon, Duangkamon& Sungkanuparph, Somnuek. Tuberculous Panophthalmitis with Lymphadenitis and Central Nervous System Tuberculoma. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1101009
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1101009