Isolated anterior uveitis in a child with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

Ann Ophthalmol. 1991 Feb;23(2):71-3.

Abstract

A ten-year-old boy with a four-year history of symptomatic human immunodeficiency virus infection had granulomatous iridocyclitis that subsequently resolved with topical corticosteroid and cycloplegic therapy. This is the first report, to our knowledge, of isolated anterior uveitis in a child with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / complications*
  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use
  • Child
  • HIV Infections / complications
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mydriatics / therapeutic use
  • Uveitis, Anterior / complications*
  • Uveitis, Anterior / drug therapy

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones
  • Mydriatics