Author/Authors :
Mohammadi, Naseh Vitreoretinal Department - Razi Eye Clinic, Tehran, Iran , Ghassemi, Fariba Eye Research Center - Farabi Eye Hospital - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Shojaei, Esfandiar Department of Infectious Diseases - Imam Khomeini Hospital - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Moradnejad, Pardis Department of Infectious Diseases - Rajaei Heart Hospital Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Abstract :
Purpose: To describe a case of bilateral presumed tuberculous choroiditis which resolved promptly with
a short course of antituberculous therapy.
Case Report: A 44‑year‑old lady presented with bilateral visual loss of 8 months’duration. Considering the
presence of pan‑uveitis, severe macular edema, multifocal leakage on fluorescein angiography, positive
tuberculin skin test, and after excluding other diseases, she underwent anti‑tuberculous therapy (ATT) for
disseminated choroiditis due to presumed ocular tuberculosis. She improved promptly and completely.
There were no signs of relapse 18 months after completion of the treatment course. In a young patient with
disseminated choroiditis and relatively short duration of symptoms, a course of ATT for 6 months may
effectively treat the disease preventing relapse for a considerable period of time.
Conclusion: In Presumed Tuberculous chroiditis early diagnosis is crucial for prompt and complete
improvement.