Author/Authors :
Turkoglu, Elif Betul Department of Ophthalmology - Akdeniz University - Antalya, Turkey , Alagoz, Gursoy Department of Ophthalmology - Sakarya University Research and Training Hospital - Sakarya, Turkey , Celik, Erkan Department of Ophthalmology - Sakarya University Research and Training Hospital - Sakarya, Turkey , Acer, Semra Department of Ophthalmology - Sakarya University Research and Training Hospital - Sakarya, Turkey , Celik, Hanife Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation - Sakarya University Research and Training Hospital - Sakarya, Turkey
Abstract :
Purpose: To present a case of typical Cogan syndrome (CS) and the efficacy of topical
cyclosporine A in the treatment
Case report: A 38-year-old woman with history of dizziness, loss of bilateral hearing and tinnitus in
both ears who developed bilateral keratitis and on biomicroscopic examination, subepithelial
stromal infiltration, corneal vascularization was observed in both eyes. Anterior chamber and
posterior segment were not explorable. Ultrasonography showed vitreous opacities, but the retina
was on. Typical cyclosporine A was used which successfully resolved the symptoms. However, the
ocular signs recurred during seven years and the same treatment was applied successfully.
Conclusion: Topical cyclosporin A can be effective in treating CS.
Keywords :
Hearing Loss , Dizziness Tinnitus , Keratitis , Cyclosporin A , Cogan Syndrome
