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Uveitis associated with immunoglobulin E-mediated allergic diseases.

Radgonde Amer, Giulio Bamonte, John V Forrester

Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology

|September 27, 2007

Summary

Atopic dermatitis and food allergy, often linked to high IgE, can uncommonly cause uveitis. Systemic immunosuppression improved ocular and systemic outcomes in two patients with this rare presentation.

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Ophthalmology
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Dermatology

Background:

Atopic dermatitis and food allergy are common conditions often associated with elevated immunoglobulin E (IgE).
Ocular manifestations of atopic dermatitis typically involve the ocular surface and adnexa.

Observation:

This report details two patients presenting with an unusual triad of atopic dermatitis, food allergy, and uveitis.
The patients exhibited a rare combination of these conditions, extending beyond typical ocular surface involvement.

Findings:

The study describes the clinical course and management of these two patients.
Institution of systemic immunosuppression led to positive ocular and systemic outcomes.

Implications:

This case series highlights a rare but significant association between atopic dermatitis, food allergy, and uveitis.
Systemic immunosuppression may be an effective treatment strategy for this specific patient cohort.