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[Helicobacter pylori as supposed factor of uveitis in children: a case report]
A Bakunowicz-Lazarczyk1, E Maciorkowska, R Antosiuk
1Katedry Okulistyki i Kliniki Okulistyki Dzieciecej AM w Białymstoku.
Insights
Helicobacter pylori infection may cause idiopathic uveitis in children. Eradicating this infection successfully treated a 14-year-old boy's recurrent uveitis.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Pediatrics
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Recurrent idiopathic bilateral uveitis is a challenging condition in pediatric patients.
- The etiology of idiopathic uveitis often remains unknown, necessitating investigation into potential systemic triggers.
Observation:
- A 14-year-old male presented with recurrent idiopathic bilateral uveitis.
- Diagnostic evaluation included endoscopic examination of the upper alimentary tract.
Findings:
- Helicobacter pylori infection was detected in the patient.
- Specific therapy targeting Helicobacter pylori eradication led to the complete resolution of active uveitis in both eyes.
Implications:
- Helicobacter pylori infection should be considered as a potential etiological agent in pediatric cases of idiopathic uveitis.
- Investigating and treating H. pylori infection may offer a novel therapeutic approach for children with unexplained uveitis.
Material:
A case of a 14-year-old boy with recurrent idiopathic bilateral uveitis.
Methods:
Detection of Helicobacter pylori infection basing on endoscopic examination of upper alimentary tract and eradication of this factor using specific therapy leading to extinction of active uveitis in both eyes.
Results:
Helicobacter pylori may be the etiological agent of uveitis in children with unknown reason of the disease.