Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada in a Kadazan female
Andrew Keat Eu Lim, FRCS, M.Med1, Shueh Lin Lim, MRCP2
Objective
To report a case of Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada in a Kadazan girl, a member of an indigenous race of the state of Sabah, Malaysia.
Methods
This is a case report.
Results
A 23-year-old Kadazan female presented with bilateral sudden blurring of vision of two days duration associated with ocular pain, metamorphopsia, and severe headaches. Examination revealed bilateral visual acuities of 6/18 correctable to 6/12, 1+ anterior-chamber cells, and multifocal areas of exudative retinal detachments. A diagnosis of Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada (VKH) syndrome was made after excluding other differential diagnoses. She was treated with intravenous methylprednisolone with good outcome.
Conclusion
The treatment for VKH is well established, requiring the use of oral steroids in most cases. In severe cases, high-dose intravenous methylprednisolone is recommended. Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment improve outcome in VKH.
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