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Cogan's syndrome: unsuccessful outcome with early combination therapy
M Covelli1, G Lapadula, V Pipitone
1Cattedra di Reumatologia, Università degli Studi di Bari, Italy.
Abstract:
Interstitial keratitis and vestibuloauditory symptoms (vertigo and hearing loss) are the typical signs of Cogan's syndrome, a rare inflammatory vascular disease. Signs of vasculitis in many organ systems may appear, among which neurologic problems are sometime predominant. The efficacy of glucocorticoids on the ocular and systemic symptoms is established, but their effect on hearing loss is unknown. We describe a case of Cogan's syndrome with neurological involvement in which early treatment with combination therapy (prednisolone and cyclosporin) failed to bring ear inflammation under control.
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Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Rheumatology
- Neurology
Background:
- Cogan's syndrome is a rare inflammatory vascular disease.
- It typically presents with interstitial keratitis and vestibuloauditory symptoms.
- Neurologic involvement can be a predominant feature.
Observation:
- A case of Cogan's syndrome with significant neurological involvement was observed.
- The patient presented with typical signs including interstitial keratitis and vestibuloauditory symptoms.
- Neurologic manifestations were a key feature of this patient's presentation.
Findings:
- Early treatment with a combination therapy of prednisolone and cyclosporin was initiated.
- Despite early intervention, the combination therapy failed to effectively control the ear inflammation.
- This suggests potential limitations of current treatment protocols for audiovestibular manifestations in Cogan's syndrome.
Implications:
- The findings highlight the challenges in managing hearing loss associated with Cogan's syndrome, even with early combination therapy.
- Further research is needed to explore alternative or adjunctive treatments for the audiovestibular symptoms.
- This case underscores the complexity of Cogan's syndrome and the need for tailored therapeutic strategies, particularly in cases with neurological involvement.